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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During Dyson’s 2019 trial, jurors heard how Dyson forced Rushton to swallow her wedding ring after an ex-boyfriend reached out to her, the BBC reports. Kc Baker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 As noted, Johnson has been spotted without his wedding ring and while Simpson was splitting her time between their home in Los Angeles and Nashville, Tennesee. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 But that doesn't mean there aren't other factors to take into consideration for your wedding ring, like the types of gemstones, metals, carat weight, and setting. 2. Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024 Eventually, Claire puts on that blue dress, adds Lord John’s wedding ring to her growing collection, and joins the party. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024 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 7 Jan. 2025.

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