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

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McCollough walked down an orange aisle before exchanging wedding rings that were presented on a fast food tray. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 According to the outlet, the husband-wife duo had their wedding rings on and were headed to dinner at a friend's place. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 The two appeared to not be wearing their wedding rings when they were photographed on Tuesday. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025 The final sit-down before the rose ceremony goes to Rose, who invites Grant to mold some wedding rings out of clay. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for wedding ring 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Feb. 2025.

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