redemption

noun

re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: 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
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Grifter is on a redemption tour that, along with the memoir, includes founding a production company dedicated to sharing the stories of women of color. Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 Ab-Soul, a close affiliate of Kendrick Lamar and TDE rapper, also believes Drake has a shot at redemption to get his career back in the win column. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025 Tennessee, on the other hand, is looking for redemption. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 That storyline blurs into a messily amusing cacophony, only serving as a springboard for Petey’s redemption. Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for redemption 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of redemption was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Redemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redemption. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdem(p)-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of redeeming
redemptive
-ˈdem(p)-tiv
adjective

Legal Definition

redemption

noun
re·​demp·​tion ri-ˈdemp-shən How to pronounce redemption (audio)
: the act, process, or fact of redeeming see also equity of redemption, right of redemption
redemptive adjective
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