ring finger

noun

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

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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 See all Example Sentences for ring finger 

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 22 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

ring finger

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