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

Below, five destinations where public transport meets private-feeling immersion. —Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

Bash emphasizes immersion and texture more than tension, so much so that his beat switches, of which there are several, tend to be understated. —Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026

But in return, DLSS 5 unlocked a new level of immersion. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

According to Horner, this independence and immersion in nature help kids to discover new things about themselves and their environment. —Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 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