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

What these travelers share is an interest in both unwinding and outdoor adventure with an element of cultural immersion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Whether or not students walk away wanting to pursue a career in STEM, this incredible immersion in astronomy can help to foster a lifelong appreciation for science and nature. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Junkspace is characterized by formlessness, continuity, immersion, and accumulation. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

So that first job was somewhere between a crash course and a masterclass immersion into designer fashion. — Linda Fargo, Vogue, 30 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