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

Many top transferable travel rewards programs also offer cash-back redemptions, but at subpar rates. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 May 2026

Next episode is the series finale, and Euphoria might finally deliver Rue’s redemption, or expose her messianic ambitions as a tragic delusion. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Antonin Kinsky made a splendid save in stoppage time, continuing his redemption following that terrible night suffered in Madrid. —Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Consumers need to know that for many travel credits, the actual redemption rate for vouchers is low. —Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 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