ensconced
Americanadjective
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settled securely or snugly.
The old house still has its original, elaborately ensconced fuse box, with an oak frame, decorative wrought-iron bosses, and a clear glass panel.
The only people hurt by education reform are teachers who aren't up to snuff and ensconced administrators who can’t justify their existence.
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sheltered or hidden.
Sieges of fortified positions have been used since time immemorial to starve, demoralize, and physically weaken the ensconced combatants.
verb
Etymology
Origin of ensconced
Example Sentences
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The company is late to that market, where Nvidia is ensconced as a near-unassailable leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The fee is so ensconced that many states have implemented a cap on it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
They could not quite make the biggest leap of all, but they were firmly ensconced in the upper echelons.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
His shift didn't finish until three in the morning and he's ensconced in a hooded down jacket to keep out the winter weather.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
After the shocked babies and their equally shocked parents were safely ensconced in their dens, I admitted my feelings to Bongo.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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