Synonyms for

Ring

Verb / rɪŋ / Another word for ring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a circular band worn as an ornament or a symbol of marriage, engagement, or authority

Synonyms & similar words

band callup telephone resound mob pack doughnut knell hoop openchain gang halo call environ phone annulus border skirt reverberate tintinnabulation ringing surround echo peal anchorring band circle hoop loop wreath jewelry ornament trinket bauble bangle bracelet brooch charm pendant signet seal halo crown

Synonyms by register

Formal

circle annulus hoop circuit

Informal

band loop circle

Literary

circlet girdle coronet

Antonyms

straight line unconnected separate disjointed unfastened

Common collocations

  • wedding ring
  • ring finger
  • ring bell
  • ring true
  • ring out
  • ring around
  • ring up

Word family

noun ring
verb ring
adjective ringed

Usage note

The word 'ring' can refer to a circular object, a sound, or a group. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. She wore a shiny ring on her finger that sparkled in the light.
  2. He gave her a diamond ring when he proposed to her.
  3. The Olympic rings represent the five continents of the world.
  4. The phone rang loudly in the middle of the night.
  5. The church bells ring every hour on the hour.

Quotes

  • A ring is a halo on your finger. - Anonymous
  • The ring always believes that the finger lives for it. - Malcolm de Chazal
  • The ring of fire, the ring of hope, the ring of freedom, the ring of love, the ring of luck, the ring of the millennium. - Aberjhani

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