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wedding ring

American  

noun

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


wedding ring British  

noun

  1. a band ring with parallel sides, typically of precious metal, worn to indicate married status

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wedding ring

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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In the weeks after his death, Karen claims she learned about the terms of the loan—and all of the assets pledged as backing for it, including her wedding ring.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

In one rough video demo, Tilly showed up with a wedding ring on her finger, which men in particular seemed to notice.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, the percentage of wedding rings that have lab-grown diamonds is rising at a rapid pace.

From MarketWatch

People forget their wedding rings and, despite her often robotic affect since her husband took office, the second lady is a human being.

From Salon