encasement

[ en-keys-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of encasing.
2. the state of being encased.
3. something that encases; case.

Word History and Origins

Origin of encasement¹

First recorded in 1735–45; encase + -ment

Example Sentences

Both works express a sense of internal struggle, disorientation and trying to break free, intensified by the plastic encasement on three sides of the low wooden stage.

From New York Times

Xu asked if Hua could send material relating to the specifications and design process for building an encasement for fan blades.

From New York Times

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

The unit where the meltdown took place is now housed in a state-of-art encasement.

From Washington Post

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

From Seattle Times