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

In the first image, a diamond ring is on her left-hand ring finger. —Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Here, baby blue stripes punctuate each ring finger, while silver baubles add a touch of shine. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026

Hart entered the season wearing a splint on his right ring finger, dealt with lower back spasms in the preseason opener, then badly sprained his ankle on Christmas — a setback that cost him nearly three weeks and eight games. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026

Late last year, David and Cameron sparked engagement rumors when they were photographed together in Australia, with Cameron wearing a sparkler on her ring finger. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 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