immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən 

-shən

: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed

immersion in hot water

: such as

a

: absorbing involvement

immersion in politics

b

: instruction based on extensive exposure to surroundings or conditions that are native or pertinent to the object of study

especially : foreign language instruction in which only the language being taught is used

learned French through immersion

c

: baptism by complete submersion of the person in water

Synonyms of immersion

• concentration
• attention
• absorption

Examples of immersion in a Sentence

We were surprised by his complete immersion in the culture of the island.

He learned French through immersion.

I'm taking an immersion course in German.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its unique 317-acre setting in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains gives guests the gift of a total immersion in nature, despite being just minutes from New Mexico’s world heritage city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Currently 50% off, the P31i delivers high-quality music playback, crystal-clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Puja, when, after several days of worship, the departure of Durga is marked by processions and the immersion of her murti in water. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

In other words, get ready to read a lot and yet, surprisingly, to enjoy the immersion, as one might the hushed thrill of a surveillance sequence. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing immersion

• immersion blender
• immersion circulator
• immersion heater
• trine immersion

Rhymes for immersion

• aspersion
• aversion
• conversion
• dispersion
• diversion
• eversion
• excursion
• incursion
• inversion
• perversion
• recursion
• reversion