Synonyms for

Rings

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

Definition

Rings are circular objects that are usually worn as jewelry on fingers or toes, or used as decorations or symbols of authority.

Synonyms & similar words

ring band border pack mob skirt telephone phone surround doughnut knell echo hoop openchain anchorring halo closedchain peal environ gang annulus reverberate resound tintinnabulation ringing bands circlets hoops loops circles halos wreaths crowns diadems ornaments jewels gems trinkets baubles charms amulets talismans signets seals symbols

Synonyms by register

Formal

circlets bands hoops annuli

Informal

hoops bands

Literary

circlets garlands wreaths

Antonyms

straight line unbroken disjointed separate disconnected

Common collocations

  • wedding rings
  • key rings
  • onion rings
  • finger rings
  • rings of power
  • rings of smoke
  • rings of Saturn

Word family

noun ring
verb ring
adjective ringed

Usage note

The word 'rings' can refer to jewelry, circular shapes, or the sound of a bell. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She wore rings on all her fingers.
  2. He gave her a diamond ring for their engagement.
  3. She found a lost ring on the beach.
  4. The phone rings constantly during the day.
  5. He rings the doorbell before entering.

Quotes

  • The ring is the symbol of the infinite, the symbol of eternity. - E. T. A. Hoffmann
  • Ring out the old, ring in the new. - Alfred Lord Tennyson
  • The ring of fire still burns around you and I, keeping our love hotter than a pepper sprout. - Johnny Cash

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