ensconce

American  

[en-skons] / ɛnˈskɒns /

verb (used with object)

ensconced, ensconcing

1. to settle securely or snugly.

   I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.

2. to cover or shelter; hide securely.

   He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.

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ensconce British  

/ ɪnˈskɒns /

verb

1. to establish or settle firmly or comfortably

   ensconced in a chair

2. to place in safety; hide

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Etymology

Origin of ensconce

First recorded in 1580–90; en- ¹ + sconce ²

Example Sentences

Now they’re ensconced in Scotland, where he has been an architect and she an English teacher.

From The Wall Street Journal

The branches dipped low, ensconcing me with the solace I needed.

From Los Angeles Times

In her studio, multiple towering sculptures are ensconced in cardboard and bubble wrap, while others — works in progress — sit on plinths, lean against walls, or hang from the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times

The board's apparent belief that nothing is as bad as it seems and that fans need to understand how lucky they are gets them nowhere - only further ensconced in their own echo chamber.

From BBC

On a recent weekday, the country’s leading legal lexicographer was ensconced among the 4,500 some-odd dictionaries that fill his Dallas home, revising the entry for the adjective “calculated” ahead of Black’s 13th Edition.

From Los Angeles Times

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