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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On Brooklyn: Gucci overshirt and shirt: Bvlgari necklace and bracelet; wedding ring, his own. Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 2 June 2025 Later that night, looking at herself in the mirror, Agnes will take off her wedding ring and opt for the bed instead of the floor. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 May 2025 There’s a shot of Michele caressing her face, and another of Christopher fingering his wedding ring. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2025 That night Jonas is also spotted wearing his wedding ring during the Jonas Brothers concert in Austin. Glamour, 24 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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