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

Dynamic pricing means redemption costs change depending on demand, routes and other factors. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

The fatigue of such heavy heartbreak is felt in Peter and runs as an undertone through Club Kid, a film rooted in both loss and redemption. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Loveland helped keep the chains moving — and bought himself a measure of redemption — with a 12-yard catch on second-and-11. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The dance offered an opportunity for redemption after last week, when the team earned a disappointing score of four from guest judge Shirley Ballas for their Argentine tango on Horror Night. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 3 Nov. 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