as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
he removed his knife from its sheath and started to whittle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sheath
The Westside Current reported that Smith’s DNA was found on the knife, the knife’s sheath and the audio recorder – all left behind at the scene of the crime.
—
Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sheath 
Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
Investigators found a tan leather knife sheath on Mogen's bed.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Erivo wore a sheath silhouette backless halter gown with a deep v-neckline accentuated by the gown's bright white lapels.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Heavenly aromas of ripe black fruits, pencil lead, mocha, and cigar box draw you in to the glass for ethereal flavors of cassis and black raspberry enveloped in a sheath of velvety tannins.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for sheath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheath
Noun
-
Officers who responded to the scene did not find any shell casings.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
-
Authorities recovered a gun, a magazine containing 40 caliber rounds, a bucket of 40 caliber ammunition, and two 40 caliber shell casings.—
Cale Ahearn,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
On Friday, Paris’ Hotel de Guise was drenched in the house’s signature fabrics, wall coverings and its very first in-house furniture collection, which debuted during the five-day Paris Deco Off interior design event that closes Sunday.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
-
Insulating Window Treatments: Cellular or multi-layer window coverings can also be another helpful insulating solution.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
While more oil might not be as immediate a solution as the president may hope, Schipper said there may be potential in reducing housing regulations.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Over a quarter of U.S. renters spend more than half of their income on housing, census data shows.—
Sami Sparber,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Regular snow jackets there are not: Beckham was spotted shredding some snow in colorful Moncler jackets, luxurious fur coats, and gigantic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
-
Cops released photos of the suspects, with one shown wearing a gray jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes, and the other sporting a green hooded sweatshirt, purple face mask, dark pants and gray shoes.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Collins is hard to read at first, but Paradise does give Brown some chances later on to open up and show us what’s behind his tough outer shell.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Overheat protection aside that’s featured in the most reliable space heaters, this one has other safety features that most will appreciate like tip-over protection and a shell that stays cool to the touch.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The pup has even been featured in a series of children’s books, appeared on Today and Good Morning America, and was photographed for the covers of several pet magazines, including Animal Wellness Magazine, The WAG, Groomer to Groomer, and FIDO Friendly.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Pretty much the only thing not high-tech on this machine is the bag roll storage, which is just a cavity on the back of the unit with a hinged cover.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Settling in Mexico is not an option, Camacho insisted, though the Trump administration plans to ship asylum seekers arriving at the border back to Mexico to await U.S. adjudication of their cases.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Robison said this case was still pending at the time of Samsoe's disappearance in June 1979.—
Mollie Markowitz,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near sheath
Cite this Entry
“Sheath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheath. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share