engagement ring

noun

1. a ring, often a diamond, given by a man to his fiancée at the time of their engagement as a token of their betrothal.

engagement ring

noun

1. a ring given by a man to a woman as a token of their betrothal

Word History and Origins

Origin of engagement ring¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Given the ubiquity of advertising for jewelry today, one might assume that Americans always had a passion for diamond engagement rings.

From Time

Meanwhile, the increased flow of diamonds from Namibia coincided with the notion, captured in contemporary newspaper ads, that “there was a diamond ring for everyone,” and thus with the triumph of engagement ring culture in the USA.

From Time

In closets full of designer clothing, they found an engagement ring, a wedding dress and two sets of fine china.

From Time

Financial behavior also potentially includes highly personal purchases, such as medications, insurance policies and even engagement rings.

From TechCrunch

In the world of relationships, jewelers are reporting double-digit increases in engagement ring sales, the Washington Post reported in December.

From Time

Cartier created the 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, which she was given by Prince Rainier III in 1956.

From The Daily Beast

I graduated from college without an engagement ring or even a boyfriend.

From The Daily Beast

The Jeweler's Monologue The Counselor (Michael Fassbender) goes to a jeweler in Amsterdam to buy an engagement ring.

From The Daily Beast

Bidding opened at $200,000, a far cry from the engagement ring's initial reported worth of $2 million.

From The Daily Beast

This vehicle was a white Prius, clean and sparkling as a new engagement ring.

From The Daily Beast

The evening before the letter came Harvey had brought round the engagement ring.

From Project Gutenberg

Suddenly she drew off the engagement ring Mr. Pomello had given her, a magnificent solitaire.

From Project Gutenberg

These presents correspond to your giving an engagement ring, only ours are more solemn and, moreover, not one-sided.'

From Project Gutenberg

It is not customary amongst the class to which my niece belongs to wear always an engagement ring.

From Project Gutenberg

If a betrothed maiden lose or dream of losing her engagement ring, she may look for her lover deserting her and marrying another.

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