wedding ring

American  

noun

1. a ring, usually of gold, platinum, or silver, given by one partner to the other during a marriage ceremony.

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wedding ring British  

noun

1. 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

It was well after dark when Manguillier found Anthony Empson’s wedding ring off Île aux Cerfs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

But interspersed throughout A House of Dynamite are small moments that remind us of the stakes: a close-up on a character’s wedding ring, bustling D.C. streets, children playing.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

A centrepiece of the prosecution case concerned the mysterious reappearance of Arlene's gold eternity ring, diamond and gold wedding ring, and a sapphire engagement ring.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Then we see Alma’s hands and wedding ring — the bedrock of her life — as she replies, “You can do whatever you like, Maggie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I didn’t notice until now that he is still wearing his wedding ring.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer