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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

wedding rings

plural

Etymology

Origin of wedding ring

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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wedding ring

The 35-year-old, from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, said she was shocked to find a gold wedding ring on her living room floor on Monday, a day after opening the parcel.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 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

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

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 ● Dec. 6, 2025

Ms. Newberry, from across the hall, didn’t have a wedding ring, either.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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