| 1. | a ring, usually of gold, platinum, or silver, given to the bride by the groom during a marriage ceremony. |
| 2. | a ring similarly given to the groom by the bride. |
| wedding band n. See wedding ring. |
| wedding ring n. A ring, often one of a pair of plain gold or platinum bands, given during the wedding ceremony by the groom or bride to his or her future spouse. Also called wedding band. |