Thesaurus results for ENCRUST

encrust

verb

in-ˈkrəst

variants also incrust

Definition of encrust next

as in to smear

to cover with a hardened layer refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills

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Recent Examples of encrust Two years ago, one of Vietnam’s most powerful officials ate a steak encrusted with 24-karat gold during a trip to London. —

Chau Doan, New York Times, 26 May 2023 Zendaya sported a stunning silver Bulgari Serpenti necklace in the shape of a snake curling around her neck and laying across her low neckline, completely encrusted with diamonds and gold. —

Seventeen, 18 May 2023 Kardashian finished the bold ensemble with a massive diamond-and-pearl choker, diamond stud earrings, white sandals encrusted with pearls, and a matching pearl anklet. —

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023 Arrayed on the altar in Westminster were the contents of what had to be the most expensive prop table ever arranged: swords encrusted with precious gems; immense gold platters; sparkling crowns with rims of ermine that would be fitted on the sovereigns’ heads. —

Peter Marks, Washington Post, 6 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for encrust