immersion
noun
im·mer·sion
i-ˈmər-zhən 
-shən
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
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.
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Nature and cultural immersion remain key, with travelers seeking scenic escapes, heritage cities, and flexible, experience‑rich journeys that balance adventure, culture, and authenticity.
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Within that ecosystem, gaming wearables are emerging as a fast-growing segment, driven by demand for deeper immersion and more detailed performance tracking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
For eclipse chasers who want to experience one of nature's greatest events — and for anyone who missed the 2024 total solar eclipse in North America — the coming years offer multiple chances for immersion and redemption in the shadow of the moon.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
To purists who fantasize about the fullest possible immersion in the original text, creative adaptation of this sort sounds like heresy.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
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Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Within that ecosystem, gaming wearables are emerging as a fast-growing segment, driven by demand for deeper immersion and more detailed performance tracking.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
For eclipse chasers who want to experience one of nature's greatest events — and for anyone who missed the 2024 total solar eclipse in North America — the coming years offer multiple chances for immersion and redemption in the shadow of the moon.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
To purists who fantasize about the fullest possible immersion in the original text, creative adaptation of this sort sounds like heresy.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immersion
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersion. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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