noun
Uncommon
infusion
ihn-FYOO-zhuhn
Infusion (noun) means a drink made by steeping something like tea, herbs, or fruit in hot water. Example: “He prefers a ginger infusion to coffee in the morning.”
noun
1
A drink made by steeping something like tea, herbs, or fruit in hot water.
"He prefers a ginger infusion to coffee in the morning."
2
A large amount of money or resources given to help something.
"The struggling airline needed a cash infusion to survive."
3
The medical process of slowly delivering fluid or medication into a vein.
"The patient received an infusion of antibiotics overnight."
How to use infusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA steeped drink, a boost of money, or a slow medical drip into a vein — the sense depends on context.
Common pairings
herbal infusion
cash infusion
IV infusion
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Word forms
- Plural
- infusions
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Etymology
From Latin infusio, "a pouring into," from infundere.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for infusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “infusion” mean?
The word “infusion” means a drink made by steeping something like tea, herbs, or fruit in hot water. In plain terms, a steeped drink, a boost of money, or a slow medical drip into a vein — the sense depends on context.
How do you pronounce “infusion”?
“Infusion” is pronounced ihn-FYOO-zhuhn (/ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “infusion” in a sentence?
Here is “infusion” used in a sentence: “He prefers a ginger infusion to coffee in the morning.”
What part of speech is “infusion”?
“Infusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “infusion” come from?
The word “infusion” comes from Latin. From Latin infusio, "a pouring into," from infundere.
Is “infusion” a common word?
“Infusion” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “infusion” have?
“Infusion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a drink made by steeping something like tea, herbs, or fruit in hot water.
