fortified

adjective

for·​ti·​fied ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd How to pronounce fortified (audio)
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

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If this isn’t possible, fortified foods and supplements can be added. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025 It is also added to items like breakfast cereals and other fortified foods. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Apr. 2025 The Branch Davidians were in a fortified position with grenades and automatic weapons, including a .50 caliber rifle. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 While drones excel at targeting key equipment, the sheer firepower of an artillery barrage forces Russian troops out of fortified positions and vehicles. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fortified

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fortified was in 1538

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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortified. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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