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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After Mi-ok’s recent weight loss, her wedding ring has become loose. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026 Following the wedding, the Victoria actress shared a photo on Instagram Stories of herself and Stewart sitting at a restaurant table with their hands resting on Stewart’s knee, showing off their wedding rings. Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Betts proposed to the All’s Fair actress again while giving her a major upgrade to her wedding ring stack amid the couple’s six-year anniversary. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 How else to explain that Kelce was wearing his wedding ring during the game as one TikTok user noted. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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