steep in

verb

steeped in; steeping in; steeps in

1

: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)

Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.

—often used as (be) steeped in

She was steeped in the classics.

2

—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.

an area steeped in history

Examples of steep in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once the jar is filled with peels, cover the peels with room-temperature water and let the peels steep in a dark spot for a few days. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

The birthplace of George Washington, James Madison, and James Monroe, the Northern Neck is steeped in history. — Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026

But while the building, reimagined as a hotel in 2007, is steeped in history, the rooms are sleek and modern, appointed with upholstered leather with button tufting, and featuring sweeping views of the Charles River. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026

Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026

Rhymes for steep in

• cheapen
• deepen
• marzipan