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

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

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