encase

verb

en·​case in-ˈkās 

en-

encased; encasing; encases

transitive verb

: to enclose in or as if in a case

Synonyms

• box (in)
• cage
• closet
• coop (up)
• corral
• encage
• enclose
• inclose
• envelop
• fence (in)
• hedge
• hem (in)
• house
• immure
• include
• mew (up)
• pen
• wall (in)

Examples of encase in a Sentence

Ice encased the trees and power lines after the storm.

fear of the outside world can encase a person just as surely as stone walls

Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, it is priced at $2499, but this is a complete sound system, tastefully encased in a hardwood frame. —Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Available in Assouline’s Classics and Ultimate collections, a Special Limited Edition encased in a white-bronze clamshell will also be available. —Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Those who attend the events on the tour will have the chance to see Aquinas' skull encased in a reliquary, a special container used for the storing and veneration of relics. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

encase

verb

en·​case in-ˈkās 

: to enclose in or as if in a case

encasement

-mənt

noun