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engagement ring

noun

  1. a ring, often a diamond, given by a man to his fiancée at the time of their engagement as a token of their betrothal.


engagement ring

noun

  1. a ring given by a man to a woman as a token of their betrothal


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Word History and Origins

Origin of engagement ring1

First recorded in 1860–65

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Example Sentences

Cartier created the 10.47-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring, which she was given by Prince Rainier III in 1956.

I graduated from college without an engagement ring or even a boyfriend.

The Jeweler's Monologue The Counselor (Michael Fassbender) goes to a jeweler in Amsterdam to buy an engagement ring.

Bidding opened at $200,000, a far cry from the engagement ring's initial reported worth of $2 million.

This vehicle was a white Prius, clean and sparkling as a new engagement ring.

The evening before the letter came Harvey had brought round the engagement ring.

Suddenly she drew off the engagement ring Mr. Pomello had given her, a magnificent solitaire.

These presents correspond to your giving an engagement ring, only ours are more solemn and, moreover, not one-sided.'

It is not customary amongst the class to which my niece belongs to wear always an engagement ring.

If a betrothed maiden lose or dream of losing her engagement ring, she may look for her lover deserting her and marrying another.

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