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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Additional offerings at the store include design services for personalized charm bracelets and necklaces, in-store soldering of heirloom pieces, and wedding ring consultations with designs that reflect Catbird’s understated and distinct point of view. Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 However, this is also very much a cultural preference: some couples in Latin America and Eastern Europe put their wedding ring on their right hand. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025 At the time, the couple did not appear to be wearing their wedding rings. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Hannah asks how much the women expect Grant/their future fiancé to spend on a wedding ring, and rose lovers, some of the answers are insane. EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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