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

Newcomer Gabriel Luna as former SEAL team member Freddy Strain offers Reece a path to violent redemption. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

Coty is to receive about $400 million for the early redemption of the license agreement rights. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Prime Video has dropped the first trailer for Season 2 of The Terminal List, which finds Chris Pratt‘s Jame Reece seeking redemption and a new purpose. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

The movie's themes of addiction, redemption and spiritual transformation also prompted Sorbo to discuss his belief that some struggles can involve more than physical or psychological factors. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 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