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 bloody costume was complete with long red nails, replicas of her engagement and wedding rings. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 Marino’s design featured long, red acrylic nails, recreations of Klum’s engagement and wedding rings, a tattoo of her husband Tom Kaulitz’s name and exposed fake tendons and ligaments with Klum’s face visible at the center. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 That means that Klum even included her own wedding ring stack as part of her costume. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026 Yes, a giant hand, crafted to resemble her own down to her veins and her engagement and wedding rings, plus a vampy berry manicure! — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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