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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Both of them were also wearing their wedding rings and neither of them appears to have filed for divorce, according to a review of court filings by PEOPLE. Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 One photo revealed Gomez in her giant wedding veil, while another showed their wedding rings. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025 Stock image of a person holding wedding rings. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025 Since Bell’s mother bought the wedding ring Bell gave to his wife and his in-laws paid for their wedding, no investor cash was used. Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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