Synonyms of encasement

encasement

noun

in-ˈkā-smənt 

as in sheath

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it

an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheath
• casing
• covering
• housing
• shell
• case
• jacket
• cover
• capsule
• hull
• armor
• coating
• cocoon
• pod
• husk
• shield
• cartridge
• package
• wrapper
• plate
• plating
• crust
• cassette
• carapace
• bark
• skin
• envelope
• house
• mail
• cuticle
• panoply
• facing
• backing
• casette
• hide
• coverture

Examples of encasement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The encasement protected the Constitution from any damage, the National Archives said in a press release. —Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024

Glass encasement doors and windows were added to separate the foyer from the main room. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024

Washington — The National Archives closed its galleries to the public on Wednesday after two apparent climate activists dumped red powder on the protective encasement surrounding the U.S. Constitution. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2024

It is also recommended that people use a mattress encasement during this process to prevent bedbugs from escaping or entering, WebMD noted. —Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2023