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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After she was brought to the Whipple Building, where federal immigration activities were headquartered, agents cut off some of her clothing and her wedding ring, put her in shackles and left her in a cell for hours, according to the lawsuit. Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026 To be sure, Unoaerre is steeped in Italian consumers’ collective memory, as the maker of signature wedding rings and chain-like designs. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 After a Simi Valley family’s home was destroyed in the Sandy fire, Los Angeles firefighters sifted through ash and rubble to recover a treasured wedding ring and other keepsakes. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 Investigators later noticed the woman was wearing Alexis’ wedding ring, according to the outlet. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 20 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 30 May. 2026.

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