engagement ring

noun

Definitions

  1. A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended spouse, symbolizing a formal pledge of…

    A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended spouse, symbolizing a formal pledge of matrimony and commonly consisting of a gold band adorned with one or more diamonds or other precious gemstones.

  2. Any ring resembling one traditionally presented as a pledge of marriage.

    • After about five minutes we dug up an old engagement ring.
    • Wednesday: I found an engagement ring on the beach this morning, beautiful little thing, a diamond the shape of a teardrop and two clusters of tiny sapphires on either side.

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