encasement
noun
en·case·ment
in-ˈkā-smənt 
en-
Synonyms
Examples of encasement in a Sentence
an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
Recent Examples on the Web
Standing in three large glass displays reminiscent of exhibits at history museums were models like Joan Smalls, Amber Valetta and Karlie Kloss, squirming and strutting in their encasements.
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Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2023
The encasement is gel-infused to capture and redirect heat, providing amazing breathability.
—Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
This duvet and pillow set is the smoothest, silkiest, most dreamy encasement for your bed.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
Xu asked if Hua could send material relating to the specifications and design process for building an encasement for fan blades.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2023
All four components are then covered by a cotton zip-off outer encasement.
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
The design — made up of red and white flowers — is displayed behind a glass encasement at the Trophy Room store, which the Jordan family opened in Orlando, Florida.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
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Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2023
The encasement is gel-infused to capture and redirect heat, providing amazing breathability.
—Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
This duvet and pillow set is the smoothest, silkiest, most dreamy encasement for your bed.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2023
Xu asked if Hua could send material relating to the specifications and design process for building an encasement for fan blades.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2023
All four components are then covered by a cotton zip-off outer encasement.
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2023
The design — made up of red and white flowers — is displayed behind a glass encasement at the Trophy Room store, which the Jordan family opened in Orlando, Florida.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1741, in the meaning defined above
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“Encasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encasement. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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