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

The two appeared on the Cobra Kai red carpet on February 12, 2024, with matching rings on their ring finger and appeared very lovey-dovey with one another. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Feb. 2025

The actress wore a strapless black velvet gown and chic black pointed-toe pumps, paired with a diamond choker necklace and stud earrings that complemented the jewelry on her ring finger. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

But knowing Zendaya has a penchant for casually throwing a ring on her ring finger without thinking about it, maybe this is all a bit overblown? —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025

The Dune star stepped out to the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, with a large diamond ring on her left ring finger. —Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ring finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

ring finger

noun

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