ring finger

noun

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

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The news comes days after Miller was spotted wearing a diamond on her ring finger while on a stroll in Spain. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Her final accent came via a dual stone diamond ring on her left ring finger. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 June 2026 One photo buried in the mix naturally fueled engagement rumors as the image was a close-up shot of Scribner holding hands with a mystery woman wearing a diamond engagement ring on her left-hand ring finger. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 In December 2024, Lipa posted photos featuring a diamond ring on her left ring finger, spurring engagement chatter. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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 17 Jun. 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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