ring finger

noun

: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first

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The Tigers are likely to get starter Reese Olson — who has missed nearly a month with a right ring finger issue — back soon. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 16 June 2025 During a news conference following his first official day with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers was asked about the ring on his left ring finger. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025 After previously making several public outings wearing what appeared to be a wedding ring on his left hand, the NFL star appeared in a new photo sporting a dark-colored band on his left ring finger. Erin Clack, People.com, 9 June 2025 Although his jammed right ring finger kept him out of the lineup Wednesday for a second straight game, Tucker’s consistency has him among the best hitters in his first season in the NL. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ring finger

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ring finger was before the 12th century

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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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ring finger

noun
: the third finger of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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