ring finger

noun

: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first

Examples of ring finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How to apply eye cream Dermatologists typically recommend gently tapping eye cream onto your eye area with your ring finger. Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024 At the previous hearing, a photo of Relli's minor injuries displayed in the courtroom showed small patches of raw, bloody skin on the knuckles of his index, middle and ring fingers on his left hand. Daniela Avila, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Fox's left hand pinky and right hand ring finger are a sheer pink color surrounded by a blood red outline all around the nail, with a silver sword-like decal applied to the center of both nails. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024 The ring finger is where a wedding band is worn in the United States. Jimi Gibson, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ring finger 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ring finger was before the 12th century

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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ring finger

noun
: the third finger of the left hand counting the index finger as the first

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