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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Aside from The Royale, Swift also wore her 10-carat engagement ring and her $16,000 wedding ring, a diamond eternity band thought to weigh approximately one carat. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 Fans also get a close-up of Swift’s engagement and wedding rings. — Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 The 36-year-old pointed to her wedding ring when Travis scored his touchdown — his first of the 2026 season — and was seen jumping out of her seat. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 Taylor Swift made sure everyone saw her wedding ring on Sunday during the Kansas City Chiefs match-up against the Indianapolis Colts. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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