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 As for rumors that the relationship is more serious than just a boyfriend, Koch, who has been wearing what looks like a wedding ring in some appearances, remains mum. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024 My Next Act, the mother-of-two — who shares son Cree, 13, and daughter Cairo, 6, with ex-husband Cory Hardrict — decided to repurpose her wedding ring into something special for her children. Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 On May 16, Lopez and Affleck were photographed together for the first time in over a month, each spotted wearing their wedding rings. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024 Welsh gold bands are a long-standing tradition for the royal family: King Charles and Queen Camilla received similar wedding rings in 2005. Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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