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- DictionaryRing/riNG/
noun
- 1. a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority: "a diamond ring"
- 2. a ring-shaped or circular object: "fried onion rings"
verb
- 1. surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment: "the courthouse was ringed with police"
a circular piece, esp. of jewelry worn on a finger: a gold wedding ring. [ C ] A ring is also any group of things or people in a circular shape or arrangement: a key ring. A ring of people joined hands in the dance. [ C ] earth science. A ring is also the small pieces of matter that circle around a planet.
something that is the shape of a circle: The children sat in a ring around the teacher. ring noun [C] (SOUND) the sound a bell makes: The ring of the doorbell woke him up. a crime/drug/spy, etc ring. a group of people who are involved in an illegal activity together. a boxing/circus ring.
1. A circular object, form, line, or arrangement. 2. A small circular band, generally made of precious metal and often set with jewels, worn on the finger. 3. A circular band used for carrying, holding, or containing something: a napkin ring.
Apr 26, 2024 · ring in American English. (rɪŋ ) noun. 1. a small, circular band of metal, etc., esp. of precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament or a symbol of betrothal, marriage, etc. 2. any similar band, as of metal, plastic, etc., used for some special purpose. a key ring, a napkin ring.
noun. a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling. synonyms: hoop. see more. noun. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger. “she had rings on every finger”. synonyms: band. see more.
Definition of ring noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a : a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger. He gave her an engagement/diamond ring. — see color picture on this page. b : a piece of jewelry that is shaped like a circle and worn in a special hole made in the skin. a navel/nose ring. — see also earring. 2. a : something that is shaped like a circle.
