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

Sterols are found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, whole grains, vegetables, and some fortified products. —Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 23 Feb. 2026

It was considered a nearly impossible assault due to the steep, technical terrain and the enemy's heavily fortified positions. —Logan Smith, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026

All but 3,000 of the 21,000 Japanese defenders in the fortified caves were dead. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026

Homes with fortified roofs often get a better home insurance premium, too. —Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

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