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 July 17, 2023, TMZ reported that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez were divorcing after she was seen without her wedding ring at Wimbledon. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024 Her accessories included a simple hand chain placed near her wedding ring and geometric earrings. Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 For instance, my wedding ring often needs repairs, as the stones frequently fall out. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 Wilkinson famously threw her wedding ring in the toilet at the time. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wedding ring 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Dec. 2024.

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