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

Even Lilypad is given her redemption. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

At the film’s New York premiere earlier this month, Keach zeroed in on the addiction and redemption narrative of the documentary. —Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026

To celebrate the reopening, StockX NYC will gift its first 100 customers $25 off their purchase of $150 or more (for in-store redemption only). —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Like an Old Testament patriarch whose sins are absorbed in a greater story of redemption, America’s identity as the apostle of liberty relieves it of the excesses of introspection. —Literary Hub, 15 June 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