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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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There was the Frenchman who lost his wedding ring during a swim at the Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa; Manguillier combed up the ring in an hour.

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

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

Rasheed’s watch too was sold, his old transistor radio, his pair of neckties, his shoes, and his wedding ring.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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