Definition of "ensconce" [en•sconce]

To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably: She ensconced herself in an armchair. (verb-transitive)
To place or conceal in a secure place. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "ensconce" in a sentence

"In the case of vampires, I locked myself in my bedroom, dim the lights, close the curtains and ensconce myself in the middle of pillows and warm blankets."
"His editors had to ensconce him in a hotel suite and watch him constantly to get him to finish certain books."
"Max: The Brits liked Monty Python so much they apparently decided to ensconce such absurdity into laws like the one cited above, insane but true."

Words like "ensconce"

conceal cuddle up ensconced ensconces

ensconcing establish

hans

lay

place pose position put

set shelter