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

An agent may reduce the decision to price, availability, convenience, redemption value and friction. —Atul Sabharwal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Why private credit funds are under pressure The redemption spike once again spotlights the liquidity pressures that have engulfed global private markets this year. —Hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Sports needs villains, favorites, redemption arcs and players who generate conversations in living rooms, bars and on social media. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

In his experience, debtors with no plans for redemption either remove everything or leave everything. —Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 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