noun
- plural of baptism; Christian ceremonies in which a person is immersed in or sprinkled with water as a sign of purification and admission to the church
- plural of baptism; first experiences or introductions to something, especially difficult or challenging situations
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The church held three baptisms during the Sunday service.
- Many families invite relatives to witness their children’s baptisms.
- The pastor performed several baptisms in the river last summer.
- Both baptisms were beautiful ceremonies filled with joy.
- The new recruits faced their baptisms of fire during training.
- These difficult projects served as baptisms into the corporate world.