Definitions

1. noun

the Christian sacrament of initiation by immersion in water, or by pouring water on the head, in which one is born again and becomes a member of the Christian church

“The baptism ceremony was a beautiful moment in the young woman’s life.”

2. noun

a symbolical washing or immersion, as in the case of the washing away of sins

“The ritual of baptism in the play was a powerful metaphor for personal transformation.”

3. noun

the act of giving a name to something, as in the case of naming a ship or a new project

“The baptism of the new submarine was attended by high-ranking officials.”

4. verb

to immerse or wash (something or someone) symbolically, especially in a religious ceremony

“The priest will baptize the child in the nearby river.”