redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: 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
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Two giants will collide when Inter Milan continues its quest for Club World Cup redemption, facing off against Fluminense in the Last 16 on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Or, Schlichter posits, such funds could choose to keep some cash on hand for redemptions, instead of investing it, which could dampen returns. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 27 June 2025 However, his criminal past and a final robbery threaten to destroy his chance at redemption. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 June 2025 But - and this is why my mind drew a connection to Showgirls - Song takes it a step further by allowing Lucy to find redemption through Sophie, who later calls her for help when her assaulter begins harassing her outside her home. Aisha Harris, NPR, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for redemption

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of redemption was in the 14th century

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“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of redeeming
redemptive
-ˈdem(p)-tiv
adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemptive adjective
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