fortified
adjective
for·ti·fied
ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 
1
: made stronger or more secure
a fortified city
fortified bridges
2
: improved or enhanced through the addition of one or more ingredients: such as
a
: having the alcohol content increased by the addition of distilled grape spirits during fermentation
Since Port is a fortified wine, it is fermented to about 5 percent alcohol, then brandy is added to arrive at a level of 20 percent alcohol.—
James Suckling
James Suckling
b
: enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved
fortified milk
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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been sheltering in a fortified underground facility, according to Iran International.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Almond milk has fewer calories and more vitamin D and calcium in fortified varieties.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Plus, fortified plant milks are versatile and can be added to sweet and savory recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Almond milk has fewer calories and more vitamin D and calcium in fortified varieties.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Plus, fortified plant milks are versatile and can be added to sweet and savory recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fortified
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortified. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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