baptism
noun
a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church.
baptisms
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pluralof baptism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In tracking our friendship over decades, we can also mark our way by the sacraments: marriages, baptisms, First Communions, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
It is believed to be where St Kentigern, also known as Mungo, established his cell and performed baptisms in the waters of the Molendinar Burn below.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
He loved the story of Beautiful Eagle Creek and its baptisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Thirty-four parishes in Baltimore report more funerals than baptisms and conversions combined.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
I must have served at about thirty baptisms and about the same number of weddings and funerals.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
