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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Police said the suspect didn't steal anything, even Bevers' wedding ring. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 Monroe’s engagement ring (which doubled as a wedding ring) was unconventional, as solitaires styles were still the style du jour. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors further allege that Williams took Davis’s wedding ring, watch, earrings, and cash, while Wright blocked the exit, trapping multiple people inside the studio as they were robbed of Rolex watches, jewelry, cash, a Louis Vuitton bag, and a wallet fitted with an Apple AirTag. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026 Williams took Davis’ wedding ring, watch, earrings and cash, the complaint says, and another member of the group may have used his phone to record Davis signing the paperwork. Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 8 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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