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

Especially given that the Switch 2, encased in the Killswitch, is probably my favorite console of all time. —Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty There are four original fireplaces in total, including a massive one encased in antique wood in the family room. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2025

The Carbonara Ravioli, a creative spin with the carbonara components encased in pasta, is also a hit. —Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 June 2025

Using a diatomaceous dish mat with small feet or one encased in a silicone mesh may also help prevent warping as even just a little bit of elevation allows for airflow under the mat. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for encase

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

encase

verb

en·​case in-ˈkās 

: to enclose in or as if in a case

encasement

-mənt

noun