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

These are standout resort courses, all the more so for where they are found, and Crystal Springs also boasts an immersion golf academy by legendary teaching guru David Leadbetter. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

The initiative aims to provide students with cultural immersion and foster global relationships. — Tania Francois, CBS News, 19 June 2026

This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide-reaching 49-inch and 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field-of-view, providing unparalleled immersion. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026

These schools draw families who want access to downtown amenities, cultural institutions and the airport while still prioritizing rigorous academics or a specialty focus, whether that’s language immersion, college preparation or the arts. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 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