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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One of those lessons is that the wedding ring doesn’t always prevent married women from taking those who hit on them up on their offer. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 At Ozzy's funeral procession, held in the city of Birmingham, England, on July 30, 2025, Sharon Osbourne, who was married to the Prince of Darkness for 43 years, appeared to be wearing a gold diamond ring around her neck, which fans believed to be his wedding ring from their 2017 vow renewal. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 While news of their separation didn't break until June 15, the 41-year-old singer was spotted without his wedding ring at CMA Fest earlier this month. Staff Author, InStyle, 16 June 2026 Before news broke of his divorce from Bunnie Xo, Jelly Roll was seen rocking no wedding ring. Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wedding ring

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 20 Jun. 2026.

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