ringed

American  

[ringd] / rɪŋd /

adjective

1. having or wearing a ring or rings.

2. marked or decorated with or as if with a ring or rings.

3. surrounded by or as if by a ring or rings.

4. formed of or with rings; ringlike or annular.

   a ringed growth.

5. Armor. noting armor having rings sewn side by side to a flexible backing.

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ringed British  

/ rɪŋd /

adjective

1. displaying ringlike markings

2. having or wearing a ring

3. formed by rings; annular

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Etymology

Origin of ringed

before 900; Middle English; Old English hringed; see ring ¹, -ed ³, -ed ²

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Example Sentences

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ringed

Since 1982, policymakers and prominent economists have gathered in this remote valley ringed by mountains in Grand Teton National Park -- known to most people more for its bison than for spirited debates on macroeconomics.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

The fluffy birds - which are estimated to be between 40 to 50 days old - were discovered at Moor Farm, near Peterborough, and were ringed on Thursday as part of ongoing conservation work.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Set on a peninsula ringed by vineyards and nature reserves, St. Tropez’s surroundings still feel wild, thanks to a 1986 national law that preserves large tracts of coastline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The chicks were ringed on 1 July, with all four presumed to be female.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

This time, they were ringed around the Mr. Lemoncello fountain, which wasn’t gurgling water like it was supposed to.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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