baptism
noun
UK/ˈbæp.tɪ.zᵊm/
US/ˈbæp.tɪ.zᵊm/
Definitions of baptism noun
- CountableUncountablereligion
A Christian rite involving the symbolic act of pouring water on or immersing a person in water, signifying their acceptance into the Christian Church.
The church held a special service for the infant's baptism.
Many baptisms were performed in the river that day.
She decided to undergo baptism before joining the church.
Idioms
- a baptism of/by fire
A very difficult or challenging first experience of something, often involving a great deal of pressure or stress.
• Starting his own business, he had to handle everything by himself; it was a real baptism of fire.