Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

encasement

American  
[en-kays-muhnt] / ɛnˈkeɪs mənt /
Also incasement

noun

  1. the act of encasing.

  2. the state of being encased.

  3. something that encases; case.


Etymology

Origin of encasement

First recorded in 1735–45; encase + -ment


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

It came in an enormous two-box set containing a pump, a mattress encasement, the active grid cover, and several tension straps.

From The Verge ● Jul. 29, 2022

The unit where the explosion and fire took place was sheathed in a state-of-art encasement.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022

In 2002, the experts removed it from its 50-year-old encasement and examined it in preparation for a new case.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2016

Potts said the weapons systems would be removed first, then divers would focus on the propeller and main shaft, portions of its steam machinery and large portions of the ship’s armoured encasement.

From The Guardian ● May 24, 2015

I began to feel lonely for Mr. Freeman and the encasement of his big arms.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com