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

Beyond the juicy and sordid details, there’s the redemption tale of Hoyt Richards, a Princeton grad who became the first male supermodel in the 1980s. —Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Democrat Graham Platner's redemption run for Senate in Maine. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Sponsor is not responsible if winner is unable to use the hotel stay or any other Prize element due to unavailability, blackout dates, expiration, failure to satisfy applicable redemption requirements, or other restrictions imposed by the applicable provider. —AJC.com, 8 June 2026

The Maine Senate candidate’s supporters shrugged off the Nazi tattoo and the mountain of old incendiary Reddit posts, drawn to his charisma and ready to believe in his redemption arc. —Julia Terruso, Time, 8 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