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

Jensen Huang had spent decades building a distinctive internal cadence characterized by deep immersion in product reviews, rigorous group discussions, and an unrelenting emphasis on long-term architecture over short-term reaction. — Harvard Business Review, 29 Sep. 2026

Currently 45% off, the P31i will give you high quality music playback, crystal clear phone calls, and total earbud immersion without breaking the bank. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

The Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education Act, would fund dual-language immersion programs for children from low-income families from preschool through fifth grade. — Becky Pallack, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026

But as the retrenchment took hold, studies found that the English immersion approach did not improve academic outcomes. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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