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

For cultural immersion, a farm-to-table breakfast or cooking class at the on-property sustainable farm Rancho Lola is a perfect fit. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Now the two were off to England for a speedy immersion in country living. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

This price drop gives remote workers, students, and casual gamers a rare opportunity to capture panoramic desktop immersion and fluid motion without standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

Claire’s opportunities for immersion have been ample given the expanse of the country that has been in her family’s hands for generations. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 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