Definition of ENCOMPASSING (original) (raw)

Synonyms

Examples of encompass in a Sentence

The district encompasses most of the downtown area. a neighborhood encompassed by a highway

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

The next report will encompass the entire July 2024 to June 2025 fiscal year. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025 Their storylines aren’t just about who likes who, but are really about coming into young adulthood, coming into their own and the reality of what all of that encompasses. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025 The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025 On Monday, the US Office of Management and Budget (which encompasses Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE) sent a memo abruptly freezing all grants and loans disbursed by the federal government. —Zoë Schiffer, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for encompass

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Time Traveler

The first known use of encompass was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near encompass

Cite this Entry

“Encompass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encompass. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on encompass

Last Updated: 4 Feb 2025 - Updated example sentences

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Merriam-Webster unabridged