fortified

adjective

for·​ti·​fied ˈfȯr-tə-ˌfīd 

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

Examples of fortified in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for Giglio, the threat of pirate raids caused its inhabitants to turn away from the sea for centuries, taking refuge in the fortified town high in the island’s center. —Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025

Look for fortified foods like milk, orange juice, and whole-grain cereals to boost your calcium and vitamin D intake.32 A Word From Verywell Tuning into fullness helps prevent overeating and encourages a balanced approach to meals. —Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the charming fortified town of Monpazier and equidistant from Toulouse and Bordeaux, the castle dominates the tiny village of Biron with its 12th-century keep, chapel, Renaissance apartments, and impressive vaulted kitchens. —Kimberley Lovato, AFAR Media, 4 Feb. 2025

The wholesale destruction of the flag-waving Russian assault group came as the Kremlin is once again increasing pressure on Pokrovsk, the anchor of a chain of fortified settlements stretching toward the north. —David Axe, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fortified

• fortified wine

Rhymes for fortified

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide
• certified