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

Notre Dame is a popular brand, and after the Irish’s dramatic offseason, Hidalgo is set up for a redemption arc. —Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

His limited time did not produce much in terms of redemption. —Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025

The spectacle of Majors’s redemption tour has certainly overshadowed the work of the Magazine Dreams creative team and crew, as well as that of the rest of the cast. —Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprise their roles in the sixth film of the Karate Kid franchise. Karate Kid: Legends picks up after the series finale of Cobra Kai, which offered a redemption arc for William Zabka's Johnny Lawrence. —Sharareh Drury, People.com, 1 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