ringed

adjective

ˈriŋd 

1

: encircled or marked with or as if with rings

2

: composed or formed of rings

Examples of ringed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the spacecraft closed in, the video follows Mars steadily expanding to reveal numerous craters puncturing its surface, the ancient double-ringed Huygens crater and the south polar ice cap before receding in the spacecraft's rearview. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 22 July 2026

Nature lovers shouldn’t miss taking a dip in Lake Saimaa, walking through the forest to pick berries and mushrooms, going on a seal tour to spot the endangered Saimaa ringed seal, or dabbling in canoeing, cycling, hiking, and fishing. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

Security at all events at Hard Rock Stadium has been beefed up since that incident, and FIFA security is even tighter for World Cup matches, with a three-ringed perimeter checkpoint system that limits access only to ticketholders and cars without special passes cannot get near parking lots. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

The birds have a striking appearance, with a long orange bill and red-ringed, yellow eyes. — Mark Price may 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing ringed

• ringed turtle dove

Rhymes for ringed

• stringed
• tinged
• winged