wedding ring

American

noun

a ring, usually of gold, platinum, or silver, given by one partner to the other during a marriage ceremony.

wedding ring British

noun

a band ring with parallel sides, typically of precious metal, worn to indicate married status

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Etymology

Origin of wedding ring

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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A Los Angeles Fire Department crew sifted through rubble on the property and found a wedding ring, along with other precious belongings, authorities said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It was well after dark when Manguillier found Anthony Empson’s wedding ring off Île aux Cerfs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Such as Erika mentioning Charlie putting his wedding ring on on the morning of his killing.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Reprieve said that police in Punjab had also lost his wedding ring and a gold chain which was the last gift he received from his mother before she died.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Pulling on his flight gloves, he noticed he was still wearing his wedding ring.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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