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 athlete was there in spirit, though, as Swift wore her wedding ring stack loud and proud. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 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 The pair, both 30, are also regularly seen wearing wedding rings. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Then came a clunk, as his wedding ring dropped 27 feet to the bottom of Lake Michigan. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 8 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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