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

Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026

These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals. —Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026

This immersion will underscore what drew Saint Laurent and his circle—including Talitha Getty—to the city in the first place. —Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026

The building itself becomes a frame for founder Alan Faena’s vision of cultural, visual, and emotional immersion. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 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