ring finger

American  

noun

1. the finger next to the little finger, especially of the left hand, on which an engagement ring or wedding band is traditionally worn.

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ring finger British  

noun

1. the third finger, esp of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn

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Etymology

Origin of ring finger

before 1000; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

Tomdaya wedding rumors began gaining traction when Zendaya was spotted on Feb. 18 with a plain gold band on her left ring finger in place of her engagement diamond.

From Los Angeles Times

He took a ring from his finger, and gently placed it on the ring finger of her left hand.

From Literature

As the shoot unfolds, Clyde can be found affectionately rubbing Hayley’s hand, gently playing with the wedding band on her ring finger.

From Los Angeles Times

A white gold ring with a single diamond on his ring finger glittered in the light.

From Los Angeles Times

This measure compares the length of the index finger to the ring finger, a relationship called the 2D:4D ratio.

From Science Daily