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

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The only rotation player not in uniform was backup Celtics center Nikola Vucevic, who has been out since fracturing his ring finger on March 6. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Peña fractured the tip of his right ring finger March 4, three weeks to the day before the Astros set their roster. Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026 Zendaya was seen Tuesday at Paris Fashion Week sporting a plain gold band on her ring finger. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 Many fans were quick to point out the bridal-like white dress Zendaya wore to the show, as well as what appeared to be a wedding band on her ring finger. Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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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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