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

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

Ironically, considering her profession, she is missing her left ring finger, a loss that is noted several times but cannily goes unexplained.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Saturday, after she nodded yes, he slipped the ring on her left-hand ring finger.

From Los Angeles Times

The 32-year-old, who was initially a goalkeeper, also lost his ring finger on his right hand aged just 13 in a childhood accident.

From BBC