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

D4vd then allegedly cut off her left ring and pinky fingers because her ring finger had a tattoo of his name. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Even with a broken right ring finger, 33-year-old Emiliano Martinez kept thwarting the Spaniards. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

The Western practice of stacking your engagement ring and wedding band on your left ring finger is not actually the norm in every culture. — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 17 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