immersion
noun
im·mer·sion
i-ˈmər-zhən 
-shən
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
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.
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There are still all kinds of interesting creative choices and trade-offs that affect the overall sense of immersion in a film world.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2025
Families can enjoy a pontoon tour on the river to hidden waterfalls, or take part in rich cultural immersion through a chocolate-making workshop, cooking class, or traditional Garifuna drumming session.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Expanding on its leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, the UltraGear evo series combines ultra-high resolution with speed, immersion, and intelligent image enhancement across multiple form factors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
After the immersion, participants can change into dry clothes.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2025
Families can enjoy a pontoon tour on the river to hidden waterfalls, or take part in rich cultural immersion through a chocolate-making workshop, cooking class, or traditional Garifuna drumming session.
—Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Expanding on its leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, the UltraGear evo series combines ultra-high resolution with speed, immersion, and intelligent image enhancement across multiple form factors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
After the immersion, participants can change into dry clothes.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for immersion
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“Immersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immersion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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