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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Or consider Sri Lanka, where tradition states that the groom wears the wedding ring on the right hand and the bride on the left. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025 This includes bestsellers like Kay Jewelers’ necklaces, earrings, and rings (like promise rings, wedding rings, and engagement rings). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025 Even more fittingly, Link’s inspiration comes from a patient who jumped off a bridge to retrieve her wedding ring. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 He could be seen wrapping a hand around her knee with his wedding ring on his finger. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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