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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Their main responsibility is to carry the wedding rings down the aisle, usually on a decorative pillow or in a small box. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 10 July 2025 Janet is mad that Kristen was spreading rumors about Jason not wearing a wedding ring. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2025 Some situations border on slapstick such as a midnight robbery Blake and Philippe undertake to retrieve a cherished wedding ring Madame Beauvillier was forced to sell for the money. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 July 2025 In some photos, Lauren could be seen sporting a wedding ring, sans her striking engagement ring. Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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