baptism

noun
UK: /ˈbæptɪzəm/
US: /ˈbæptɪzəm/

  1. A Christian ceremony where someone is covered with water to show they are joining the Church.

    1. His baptism was held at the local church on Sunday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ritual of baptism signifies a new beginning in their spiritual journey. [ ] [ ]

  2. A challenging or difficult experience that introduces someone to a new activity or role.

    1. Her first day on the job was a real baptism by fire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The intense training served as a baptism into the world of professional athletics. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

christening initiation immersion trial

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "baptism" in English means: A Christian ceremony where someone is covered with water to show they are joining the Church., A challenging or difficult experience that introduces someone to a new activity or role..

The phonetic transcription of "baptism" is /ˈbæptɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈbæptɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "baptism": christening, initiation, immersion, trial.

Example usage of "baptism": "His baptism was held at the local church on Sunday.". More examples on the page.