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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According to People, Sanchez’s wedding ring, which is estimated to be about 30 carats, likely costs around $5 million, much less than the average wedding ring in the United States, which is $5,200. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 30 June 2025 Her post included a photo of someone holding the wedding ring after it was retrieved. Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 June 2025 His wedding in Venice has been estimated to cost between $15 million and $20 million, according to the Mail Online, while Sanchez's wedding ring alone is worth as much as $5 million. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Rodgers was previously seen wearing a wedding ring in the Steelers' social media photos official announcing the quarterback's signing over the weekend, fueling speculation. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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