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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The missing jewelry included a sapphire ring, an engagement ring and a wedding ring. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 Camille rapped her wedding rings on the tabletop. Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 That story said the newlyweds exchanged Chrome Hearts wedding rings. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 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 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 17 May. 2026.

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