wedding ring

noun

1. a ring, usually of gold, platinum, or silver, given by one partner to the other during a marriage ceremony.

wedding ring

noun

1. a band ring with parallel sides, typically of precious metal, worn to indicate married status

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedding ring¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Ewing travelled with wedding rings, and was also carrying a knife and a wooden cosh.

From BBC

He came back upset — and minus his wedding ring, a custom-made band that he loved dearly.

From Los Angeles Times

Baker also admitted under questioning that the widow sent him naked photos of herself with her wedding ring still on her finger.

From Los Angeles Times

Neighbors who had returned to clean and search for items, including wedding rings, embraced Hockenhull in a group hug.

From Los Angeles Times

I misplaced my wedding ring during my stay, and the staff acted quickly to recover it and send it to me via FedEx within hours — a sharp contrast to some other hotels’ policies.

From Salon

Quiz

Q: Fill in the blank: "Salchipapas" is a portmanteau of the Spanish words for ______ and ______.

• salt and potatoes
• sausage and French fries
• sardines and French fries

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