ring — a circular band, typically of metal, worn on the finger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a circular band, typically of metal, worn on the finger
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My phone keeps ringing, but I'm too lazy to answer it.
- She said yes when he got down on one knee with the ring.
- The alarm clock rings so loudly that even my neighbor wakes up.
ring
NOUN[/rɪŋ/]
a circular band, typically of metal, worn on the finger
She slipped a sparkling ring onto her finger and smiled.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'ring' derives from Old English 'hring', which originally denoted a circular object or band. The term evolved to represent both the physical circular form and the sound produced by striking metal or bell-like objects, reflecting the word's dual semantic development in Germanic languages.
Breakdown
hring (Old English) → ring (Modern English), where the initial 'h' was lost through phonetic reduction during the Middle English period, leaving the core 'ring' that retained its meaning of circular object or resonant sound.
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📝Examples
“My phone keeps ringing, but I'm too lazy to answer it.”
“She said yes when he got down on one knee with the ring.”
“The alarm clock rings so loudly that even my neighbor wakes up.”
“I lost my class ring somewhere in the gym.”
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