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

Directors were gods, actors were martyrs, and the audience was the congregation, paying for redemption in box-office receipts. —Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025

Defense attorneys say the killer should be spared because years of cocaine abuse damaged his brain and, while in prison, Andres has embarked on a journey of spirituality and redemption. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025

Jacob learns about how Jordan has been emotionally abusing Jessi for years, and the Neeleys are ready to present a united front for Jordan’s cursed redemption barbecue. —Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025

In addition to a freestyle dance performed with other couples, Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson performed a cha-cha as part of a redemption dance. —Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 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