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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Lindsay jokes that Kyle lost his wedding ring but found a DJ career, which lights the long fuse that ignites the whole evening. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 May 2026 An arrest warrant said Marks sold a woman’s wedding ring with a half-karat diamond at a pawn shop for $300. Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026 As usual, Sánchez Bezos completed her look with eye-catching jewelry, including long drop diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a famous wedding ring on her right hand. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 The second lady was seen talking to troops during the outing without her wedding ring. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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