wedding ring

noun

: a ring of metal (such as gold) given by the groom to the bride during the wedding service
also : a similar ring given by the bride to the groom in a double-ring service

Examples of wedding ring in a Sentence

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The actors stepped out in London yesterday wearing matching gold wedding rings. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 On August 6, he and his wife were photographed wearing matching wedding rings. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 After Hadid and Cooper were photographed sporting matching Boucheron wedding rings, there was widespread speculation that the two had actually tied the knot and just not told anyone. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 The newlyweds have yet to speak out about their wedding or share official photos, but they have been spotted wearing their new wedding rings. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wedding ring

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Wedding ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20ring. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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