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

The supermodel and ‘Hangover’ actor were spotted wearing his-and-hers bands on their ring fingers. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Ever since ’Daya slyly popped out with a giant rock on her ring finger, the couple has been pretty private about confirming their next life stage. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Patients classically experience pain and paresthesias in the thumb, index and middle fingers and the radial half of the ring finger. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

The engagement news came one day after Zendaya stepped out to the 2025 Golden Globes, flashing a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 22 July 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