ring finger

noun

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

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There is, also, a stack of gold rings—one that sits curiously on her engagement ring finger. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025 The model also rocked a ring on her ring finger, sparking engagement rumors. Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Francis, like other popes, wore it on the ring finger of his right hand. George Petras, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 Engagement rumors began swirling in 2023 after Hamrick was seen sporting a sparkling diamond on her ring finger. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 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 4 May. 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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