wedding ring
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of wedding ring
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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But interspersed throughout A House of Dynamite are small moments that remind us of the stakes: a close-up on a character’s wedding ring, bustling D.C. streets, children playing.
From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026
A centrepiece of the prosecution case concerned the mysterious reappearance of Arlene's gold eternity ring, diamond and gold wedding ring, and a sapphire engagement ring.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
In the weeks after his death, Karen claims she learned about the terms of the loan—and all of the assets pledged as backing for it, including her wedding ring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
Then we see Alma’s hands and wedding ring — the bedrock of her life — as she replies, “You can do whatever you like, Maggie.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
And her worn gold wedding ring stayed on his finger always.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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