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 Natural stones used in cheaper 1 to 2 carat wedding rings have tumbled under pressure from synthetics and have so far shown little sign of a sustained recovery. Eva Roytburg, Fortune Europe, 4 June 2024 They were spotted on May 27 enjoying some newlywed time in the Hamptons wearing their brand-new wedding rings. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 At the time, Abby’s diamond wedding ring was visible in the shots, which saw the sisters sporting a casual look of a green blouse and blue jeans. Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 Amid the rumors, TMZ published photos of Affleck and Lopez both still wearing their wedding rings. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 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 11 Jun. 2024.

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