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

Good, who flaunted her engagement ring on the carpet, began dating Majors months after he was arrested in New York City in March 2023 on suspicion of assaulting ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time he said he'd been carrying the engagement ring - which previously belonged to his mother - around in his rucksack for several weeks, building up to the proposal.

From BBC

She watched as they emptied her jewelry box of a diamond engagement ring and necklaces, bracelets and earrings that she’d received as gifts from her parents and husband.

From Los Angeles Times

The actors reportedly got engaged last fall but Kravitz had been spotted recently without her engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times

A man whose late fiancee's engagement ring was stolen has been left surprised after it was posted back to him with an apology note.

From BBC