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

The more compelling the redemption options become, the more reasons members have to stay engaged. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The redemptions are down slightly from 22% and 40% last quarter but higher than peer funds run by firms like Apollo and KKR. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 July 2026

Blue Owl Capital — The asset manager's stock jumped more than 4% as a shareholder letter released Thursday revealed redemption pressure is easing for its private credit funds. — Davis Giangiulio,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Together, Steinbeck and Lange helped imbue Route 66 with new layers of meaning tied to loss and redemption. — Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 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