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

Hart hurt the ring finger on his shooting hand during the 2025 playoffs. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Each nail was painted a creamy, satiny nude hue from base to tip, but her ring fingers got a little extra glam, with three rhinestones placed right at the base—a red jewel framed by a diamond to match her ruby-colored outfit, of course. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

The lengthy ends extended out and over her fingers, while the beds of her ring fingers were decorated with a delicate red bead. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Two years later, the couple sparked engagement rumors when they were photographed together in Australia, with Cameron wearing a diamond on her ring finger. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 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