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

b

: enriched (as with vitamins or minerals) so that nutritional value is improved

fortified milk

Examples of fortified in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The region’s architecture spans from 17th- and 18th-century examples of Baroque architecture to traditional styles such as the masseria (fortified farmhouses, often converted into hotels) as well as those charming trulli in the Itria Valley. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025

Jumping not only fortified cartilage but also enhanced bone health; the shin bones in the jumping mice saw a 15 percent boost in mineral density. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025

The team is typically deployed to respond to high-risk targets, including suspects who have an extensive criminal history, are hiding in a fortified building, are experiencing mental instability or are gang members. —Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025

To prevent or manage iron deficiency, eat plenty of iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, dark leafy greens, beans, and fortified grains. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fortified

• fortified wine