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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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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

Such as Erika mentioning Charlie putting his wedding ring on on the morning of his killing.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 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

Reprieve said that police in Punjab had also lost his wedding ring and a gold chain which was the last gift he received from his mother before she died.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 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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