encasement

noun

en·​case·​ment in-ˈkā-smənt How to pronounce encasement (audio)
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: the act or process of encasing : the state of being encased
also : case, covering

Examples of encasement in a Sentence

an encasement of several inches of silt had helped to preserve the sunken remains of the historic ship
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Personalize it with an engraving on the outer shell like the necklace from Stone and Strand, or choose a cute charm to be shown through a glass encasement like Loquet London’s. Jessica Neises, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024 In a shocking move, Cabello smashed the laptop and exited the encasement. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2024 Use a zippered mattress encasement over the mattress cover to reduce the risk of fiberglass shards escaping in the event of damage. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 So far, there have been 19 reports about the plastic encasement coming off the adapter. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for encasement 

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of encasement was in 1741

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“Encasement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encasement. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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