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

• absorption
• attention
• concentration
• engrossment
• enthrallment

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

One of Latin America’s largest indoor markets, San Juan de Dios is an immersion in Mexican market culture. —Freda Moon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025

This ultrawide beast delivers mind-blowing colors, contrast, and immersion, making every game look unreal. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025

In other words, look for an environment that is designed for artistic immersion. —Shaun Fabos, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025

Pro-level sports simulators allow guests full immersion in the game of their choice, whether that means honing your golf drive or calculating your passing accuracy next to say, Tom Brady’s. —Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 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