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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The album and the redemption were more than 30 years in the making. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025 The company announced that Royal Perks members would get a chance to score a hamburger for only 125 crowns — which is half the usual redemption cost — for the entire month. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025 Loyalty Program Enhancements: The Free Spirit loyalty program is being upgraded to offer more redemption options and complimentary upgrades for members and credit card holders. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025 Chandler Simpson gave them a final shot at redemption when he was awarded first base for catcher’s interference to lead off the ninth. John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 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 29 May. 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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