redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act, process, or an instance of redeeming

Examples of redemption in a Sentence

the redemption of his reputation

a sinner's search for redemption

Recent Examples on the Web

Others offer 1-cent-per-point redemptions, but only for specific purchases such as travel. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026

The software redemption code must be used within 30 days of purchase. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Forty years after the fact, England has a once-in-a-lifetime chance at redemption … and as such, all eyes are going to be on Fox and Telemundo on Wednesday afternoon. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

Four years later, Beckham, then the captain of the team, got his redemption against Argentina in the group stage of the 2002 World Cup in Japan/South Korea. — Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English redempcioun, from Anglo-French redempcion, from Latin redemption-, redemptio, from redimere to redeem

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing redemption

• beyond/past redemption

Rhymes for redemption

• exemption
• preemption
• emption

Kids Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən 

: the act or process or an instance of redeeming

redemptive

-ˈdem(p)-tiv

adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən 

: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption

redemptive

-ˈdemp-tiv 

adjective