wedding ring

noun

: a ring of metal (such as gold) given by the groom to the bride during the wedding service
also : a similar ring given by the bride to the groom in a double-ring service

Examples of wedding ring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They were spotted on May 27 enjoying time in the Hamptons wearing their wedding rings. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 In photos obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Affleck was spotted without his wedding ring while out and about with his 18-year-old daughter, Violet, on June 22, 2024. Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 25 June 2024 Overhead, throughout the space, circular light fixtures are meant to symbolize wedding rings. Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024 News, both were still wearing their wedding rings as of May 16. Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for wedding ring 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wedding ring was in the 14th century

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“Wedding ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding%20ring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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