ring finger

noun

: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first

Examples of ring finger in a Sentence

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Harley raises her lefthand ring finger to display her new bling, which appears to be a red gemstone instead of a traditional diamond. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Traditionally, the engagement ring finger is the fourth finger on your left hand. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025 Sparkling on her lefthand ring finger was her new East-West eternity band from The Clear Cut. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Love waved to the crowd, pointed to his heart and then pointed to his ring finger, a reference to the Cavs’ 2016 NBA championship. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ring finger

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ring finger was before the 12th century

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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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ring finger

noun
: the third finger of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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