English

Alternative forms

• wedding-ring

Noun

wedding ring ‎(plural wedding rings)

1. One of a pair or rings exchanged by bride and groom in a wedding ceremony; symbolizes continuous fidelity.
   • Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist

     The surgeon leaned over the body, and raised the left hand. 'The old story,' he said, shaking his head: 'no wedding-ring, I see. Ah! Good-night!'

Synonyms

• wedding band

Translations

See also

• engagement ring