Synonyms of encasement

encasement

noun

in-ˈkā-smənt 

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it

an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheath
• casing
• housing
• covering
• shell
• case
• jacket
• cover
• capsule
• hull
• armor
• coating
• pod
• shield
• cocoon
• husk
• cartridge
• package
• plate
• wrapper
• plating
• crust
• cassette
• bark
• skin
• envelope
• house
• mail
• carapace
• facing
• backing
• hide
• cuticle
• panoply
• coverture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encasement

The pest control company must utilize a multi-pronged approach, which may include bed bug monitoring devices, mattress encasements, steaming, vacuuming, and insecticide applications in the form of sprays, aerosols, insecticidal dusts, and desiccant dusts, says Miller. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026

Newer EVs have heat pumps and better battery encasements that can help improve battery efficiency, ZETA noted. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Using mattress encasements designed for bedbugs. — Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026

They were presented in a range of colors, including yellow, orange, white, black and purple, and featured a black encasement at the toe with an abstract outline. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019