baptism
Translation
baptism
Examples
The baby's baptism is on Sunday.
The baby's baptism is on Sunday.
It was a baptism of fire for the new manager.
It was a baptism of fire for the new manager.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) baptism a religious ceremony The baptism will take place at the church.
((a)) baptism ((of sth.)) a difficult first experience It was a baptism of fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: christening, initiation
Etymology
From Greek 'baptizein' meaning 'to dip, immerse'. It refers to the ritual of immersing the body in water.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'dipped' in water. The phrase 'baptism of fire' is an idiom for a difficult first experience.