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 Justin can be seen standing behind Hailey with his arms around Hailey's belly while showing off their matching wedding rings. Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 The star hid in the car as his father sized his wedding ring at a quickie Reno wedding store. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 Their main responsibility is to carry the wedding rings down the aisle, usually on a decorative pillow or in a small box. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 May 2024 Nist was spotted wearing her wedding ring when leaving work on Friday, April 12, hours after her GMA interview with Turner aired. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024 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

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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 18 May. 2024.

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