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

The police, ambulance, fire department, cyclone-warning system and, of course, Zoël Manguillier, the guy to call when the groom drops his wedding ring in the Indian Ocean.

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

So it’s no surprise that the gossip mill churned earlier this month, when Usha Vance was spotted at an event with Melania Trump at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, without her wedding ring.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

He didn’t have any pictures around his desk, and he didn’t wear a wedding ring.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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