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 tilting will continue all the way until the end of Week 17, when the 49ers get a chance for some fantasy redemption on the road in Detroit. —Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024

Think of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption in A Christmas Carol, or the selflessness and generosity in Elf. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024

At dawn, people sober up to the sound of cathedral bells and redemption at the door. —Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024

Along those lines, many sweepstakes casinos impose restrictions on prize redemption that may cause users to play longer. —Daniel Wallach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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

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