wedding ring

noun

: a ring of metal (such as gold) given by the groom to the bride during the wedding service
also : a similar ring given by the bride to the groom in a double-ring service

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The fourth and final band adorning the princess's finger was, of course, her wedding ring, crafted from the same nugget of Welsh gold used for Queen Elizabeth's own wedding band. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025 From classic quilting square patterns, such as the wedding ring, to creative pieces featuring animals like a bee and a cow, the trail offers a colorful way to experience the county. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025 The show that brought us Lauren and Cameron is killing time by having an NBA point guard watch exes shoot hoops to decide who gets custody of the wedding ring neither paid for. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025 The parents-to-be also flashed their new wedding rings while resting their hands on pregnant Smith's growing belly. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wedding ring

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding ring was in the 14th century

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“Wedding ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20ring. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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