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

It was tracked flying south of the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

Brandy wasn’t first added to Port barrels to make fortified wine, but to preserve the liquid on its journeys at sea. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025

Some Juices Can Affect Absorption While plain juices, such as apple or grape juice, are usually fine, very acidic or fortified juices may possibly interfere with the absorption of magnesium. —Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025

For a healthier boost, enjoy coffee with oats, berries, or nuts instead of dairy or fortified cereals. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 25 Sep. 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