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ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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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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