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

Dave Canales knows a thing or two about quarterback redemption stories. —Mike Kaye march 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026

And is forgiveness or redemption ever off the table? —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

At the same time, however, JPMorgan has gradually raised its annual fee from $450 to $795, while reducing the redemption value of certain rewards points. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026

Private credit risks also weighed on the market as major funds saw rising redemptions . —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 Mar. 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