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

The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Checking into one of the best Santa Fe Airbnbs—instead of a hotel, resort, inn, or motel—manifests a deeper immersion into Southwestern living. — Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

In short, the Samsung Odyssey G55C merges extreme visual immersion with tournament-grade responsiveness. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 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