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

Believe it or not, Kyle Tucker is on a path to That Guy redemption. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

After losing the state championship to Buford last year, was redemption at top of mind this season? — Caitlyn Stroh-Page, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Cornered, Zeka leaps onto a balcony and meets Vlora, a woman from a remote village trying to disappear for reasons of her own in a story described as a redemption tale. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

CFOs and operators should recognize that redemption pressure from 401(k) vehicles is structurally buffered at the fund level and is unlikely to translate into direct liquidity demands at the PortCo level. — Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 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