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

All have done bad things but have to look at the darkness inside for the sake of redemption. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 May 2025

Those memories will last whatever happens against Athletic Club in the semi-final, but there is an opportunity for Maguire to gain cult status by helping United lift this piece of silverware, adding a note of personal redemption after missing the 2021 final through injury. —Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 May 2025

Digital deals are accessible via redemption process immediately after a successful purchase is made. —New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025

Season 4 proved that Joe Goldberg would never escape himself, and that the show’s ending would be one of retribution rather than redemption. —Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 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