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

Kershaw earned his redemption in 2020, winning both of his World Series starts as the Dodgers won their first championship since 1988. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Firstly, certain programs don’t consider redemptions qualifying activity. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

After losing the state championship to Buford last year, was redemption at top of mind this season? — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Cornered, Zeka leaps onto a balcony and meets Vlora, a woman from a remote village trying to disappear for reasons of her own in a story described as a redemption tale. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 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