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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Yet despite this, the total mass of gold created is vanishingly small—trillions of times less than what would be needed to make, say, a wedding ring. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Founded in 1999, Blue Nile has gained status in the industry and massive popularity thanks to its engagement rings, wedding rings, birthstone jewelry, and chic collections that complement every style. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 In a video obtained by WWD, Hailey was shown wearing her wedding ring. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025 Days later, Stoll was spotted out without her engagement ring, while the golfer was photographed without his wedding ring during practice. Natasha Dye, People.com, 24 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.

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