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 family has everyday reminders of Steven, including Conor McDonald using his father's wedding ring. Alice Gainer, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 On February 7, just over two months later, the supermodel showed off her wedding ring for the first time during a Miami bike ride. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 According to Usova, Zhulin took his wedding ring and gave it to Grishuk, who then wore it on a chain around her neck. Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026 Minutes stretched into hours as Evelyn focused on ensuring her wedding ring didn't slip off her fingers, now waterlogged and wrinkled. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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