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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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

Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

A Los Angeles Fire Department crew sifted through rubble on the property and found a wedding ring, along with other precious belongings, authorities said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

That is why I didn’t hesitate in giving Matthew his grandmother’s wedding ring last Christmas when he told me he wanted to ask Annie to marry him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

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

From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026

"We buried her quickly, Gerta. We had to. But before we did, I kissed her hand...and slipped off her wedding ring."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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