Ring Definition: Synonyms, Common Phrases & Popular Facts

You will understand the meaning of “ring” more quickly when you see it used in contexts, such as happy, memorable events and everyday wear.

Accurate “ring” synonyms are limited. You can use specific terms that apply to particular types of accessories.

Related nouns: jewelry necklace

Synonyms (contextual): wedding band

Common collocations: gold ring buy a ring

Expand your vocabulary with fixed expressions using “ring” in English. It will allow you to describe your accessories and actions.

With adjectives: new ring expensive ring shiny ring cheap ring unique ring

With verbs: wear a ring put on a ring take off a ring lose a ring receive a ring

With nouns (noun + noun): ring size diamond ring ring box ring collection

Native speakers commonly use this word in contexts related to weddings and marriage, as in these examples:

• On the ring finger — on the finger where brides and grooms wear engagement or wedding rings.

  Look! What is it on her ring finger? Did she get married?

• Engagement ring — a piece of jewelry people use to propose.

  Mom lost her engagement ring. My father bought a new one, sat on his knee, and asked her to marry him.

How well do you remember the description of “ring”? Complete these exercises to determine whether you understand the idioms, collocations, and formation.

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Why is Kate Middleton’s ring so important? Did people in the ancient era wear rings? What does “ring” mean for multiple fandoms? The answers are below:

• Kate Middleton’s engagement ring belonged to Princess Diana.

  In 1981, Prince Charles used a beautiful sapphire ring surrounded by diamonds to ask Diana Spencer to marry him. Then, in 2010, Prince William used the same ring to propose to Catherine.

• Many fans of the Twilight Saga don’t like Bella Swan’s ring.

  The ring appears on the screen several times, and it does not seem very important for the plot. However, fans publish posts and videos saying they don’t find it attractive at all.

• People wore rings more than 20,000 years ago.

  In Pavlov, the Czech Republic, people found a ring that is claimed to be 20,000 years old. It’s made of a mammoth bone. Archaeologists often find rings in the ruins of ancient cities.

• The biggest ring weighs more than 80 kilograms.

  In 2016, a Chinese jewelry company created the largest ring in the world. As Guinness World Records states, it is 24-carat gold, 82 kilograms in weight, and 79.28 cm in diameter.

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