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

Dell is finally good at something—but as her behavior becomes riskier and a shadowy troll threatens to expose her dark past, Dell must reckon with what her digital life ignores, and what real redemption means. —Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

This redemption option makes Capital One credit cards that earn miles — such as the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card and Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — great options for last-minute travel. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026

Themes of guilt, punishment and redemption are common currency in prison dramas, but Petra Volpe’s terrific Frank & Louis looks at the issue from an entirely unexpected and wholly moving perspective. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026

This generates a desire not just for redemption but also for retribution. —Daniel Yudkin, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 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