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

Examples of wedding ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Demand for fine jewelry, including lab goods, particularly in the engagement and wedding ring category, exploded. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024 The trend, one embraced primarily by women, is about breathing life into one’s wedding rings following a split. Allison Duncan, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 While hosting the event in her home, Sutton, 52, confronted Kyle about everything, from the drastic changes to her exercise habits and her newfound sobriety to the missing wedding ring on her finger. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 The Australian native revealed on his Instagram page that a powerful wave snatched his wedding ring. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 Since then, Portman has been photographed without her wedding ring. Vogue, 8 Mar. 2024 Randy shot her to death with a handgun, and pulled the wedding ring from her finger. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 Mar. 2024 Naturally, the image and Catherine’s apology evolved into a viral meme and others questioned a wide range of issues, including why the photo was posted in the first place and why Catherine wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 The owl, named Juno, landed on the gloved hand of the best man, who gently untied the pouch and retrieved the wedding rings before the bird flew back to its handler. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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