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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Unlike the new black-and-white image, Trump’s first portrait was in color, featuring the First Lady—face airbrushed into oblivion—wide-eyed, smiling with a hint of teeth, her arms crossed to display a massive diamond wedding ring. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025 Both Alba and Warren have been spotted on outings in recent weeks without wearing their wedding rings, though the pair put on a united front to celebrate son Hayes’ 7th birthday earlier in January. Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 The woman boasts a large wedding ring on her finger. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025 The split comes as rumors of a breakup heightened in November after Simpson and Johnson were spotted without their wedding rings. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 14 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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