steep in
phrasal 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 inShe 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
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Because pizza toast is covered in melty cheese and steeped in nostalgia, I was inspired to make it immediately.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
From the first settlement at Jamestown to the end of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House, Virginia is steeped in history.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Birdwood Mansion Charlottesville, Virginia Opening March 2026 Situated on the grounds of Boar’s Head Resort, Birdwood Mansion will offer a hotel-within-a-hotel experience steeped in history.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
From the first settlement at Jamestown to the end of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House, Virginia is steeped in history.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Birdwood Mansion Charlottesville, Virginia Opening March 2026 Situated on the grounds of Boar’s Head Resort, Birdwood Mansion will offer a hotel-within-a-hotel experience steeped in history.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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