double-ring

adjective

dou·​ble-ring ˈdə-bəl-ˌriŋ How to pronounce double-ring (audio)
: of or relating to a wedding ceremony in which each partner ceremonially gives the other a wedding ring while reciting vows

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What’s more, this double-ring structure spans over 5,356 sq m (57,652 sq ft) and will appear to defy gravity. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double-ring was circa 1959

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“Double-ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double-ring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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