wedding ring

noun

: a ring of metal (such as gold) given by the groom to the bride during the wedding service
also : a similar ring given by the bride to the groom in a double-ring service

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The second lady was seen talking to troops during the outing without her wedding ring. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 In one photo, the two appeared to share a kiss, and another showed Vrabel wearing his wedding ring while placing his hand on Russini's thigh. Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 His wedding ring is visible in the photos. Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Even Jen Affleck is filming videos with no wedding ring and moving for the fifth time in a year. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wedding ring

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding ring was in the 14th century

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“Wedding ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20ring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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