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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Johnson was spotted without his wedding ring in November 2024, as Simpson began working on a music comeback. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025 While Lee road trips around Osage County, Betty Jo sits at the vanity, deciding whether to put on her wedding ring. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025 During the ceremony, which was officiated by Rob McCoy and Dave Osokow, Liddell and Rae exchanged heartfelt vows and wedding rings from Happy Jewelers and Giantto. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 According to #ShuterScoop’s source, Urban had already given his wedding ring to his daughters at that time in order to keep it in the family. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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