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 film and its accompanying album have since gotten a redemption arc in recent years, with the soundtrack re-entering the Billboard charts in 2018. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

Between the festive setting, sharp humor, and themes of redemption and reunion, Die Hard offers a different kind of holiday spirit—one that’s loud, tense, and surprisingly heartfelt. —Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025

The second proved integral for the Hurricanes and served as redemption for a rare mishap by the freshman phenom earlier in the game. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025

Probably, as the Na'vi clearly believe in redemption and empathy, but those who refuse to abandon their path of destruction and suffering must be dealt with. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025

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