noun / verb
ring
RING/rɪŋ/
A circular band or arrangement enclosing a center.
The simple gold ring rests on a folded piece of linen.
Etymology
Old English hring already meant a metal circlet worn ornamentally on a finger. The jewelry sense preserves this concrete use of a word that also covered circular objects more generally.
In context
the bank balance to buy an engagement ring fit for a princess. At least not this princess, who was set one day to inherit one of the world's finest jewelry collections.
More examples
- Tall trees ring the pond.
- The wet glass leaves a ring on the table.
- The boxers step into the ring.
- Police uncover a ring of car thieves.
Forms
ring · rings · ringed · ringing