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

Phillips had not been able to grab her wedding ring as she escaped the house.

From Los Angeles Times

Sharon Osborne is trying to track down a mystery fan who returned her wedding ring after she dropped it.

From BBC

Tamberi lost his wedding ring in the Seine during the opening ceremony, then things got even worse – four days ago, he was taken to hospital with kidney stones.

From BBC

Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi made headlines in Paris late last month when he shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife after losing his wedding ring in the Seine River during the Games’ opening ceremony.

From Salon

Now, at our favorite vista, we took off our wedding rings and buried them under a tree.

From Los Angeles Times