ring finger

noun

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

Examples of ring finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Griffin had been out since July 6 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ring finger. — Jared Jones, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Griffin had been sidelined since July 6 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ring finger. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Consider adding a dangly silver piercing charm to your ring fingers. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

Henderson was photographed wearing rings on her left ring finger while approaching the facility in August 2026, per photographs obtained by the Daily Mail. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ring finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

ring finger

noun

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