engagement ring
noun
a ring, often a diamond, given by a man to his fiancée at the time of their engagement as a token of their betrothal.
engagement rings
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pluralof engagement ring.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Lab-grown diamonds are now more popular than natural diamonds for engagement rings, according to Zola’s 2026 Wedding Style Report: 54% of couples opt for lab-grown, while only 34% choose natural diamonds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
In the US, engagement rings with lab-grown stones now account for 61% of all sales, according to the 2026 Real Weddings Study, external by wedding planning website The Knot.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Diamond jewelry retailers are increasingly embracing synthetic diamonds, especially in products such as engagement rings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
Starr testified her and her mother’s engagement rings were missing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Her fingers are long and tapered; her wedding and engagement rings have been welded together into one thick band.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
