immersion

noun

im·​mer·​sion i-ˈmər-zhən 

-shən

: the act of immersing or the state of being immersed: 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

• 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 four-suite home is located on—and entirely inspired by—the golden plains of the Serengeti, offering guests a complete immersion in one of the world’s most extraordinary places. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025

Ideal for: Wine connoisseurs, design aficionados, guests looking for a deeply thematic and holistic wellness immersion. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025

The effects of this immersion reverberate even to this day. —Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025

But the consequences of her new immersion in Saxton’s operation have to reveal themselves. —Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025

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