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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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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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ring finger
noun
: the third finger of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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