ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Although the friend later removed the extra letter and claimed the pair were not married, the rumors persisted when Braff was later spotted with a band on his left ring finger. 
Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 If desired, lightly tap on a formula targeted to your eye-area concerns, using your ring finger (your weakest) to avoid tugging on delicate skin and causing damage. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2021 And then my gaze came to rest on one finger in particular, the right-hand ring finger, which has that great big skull ring attached to it, the one Richards has worn for decades. Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2021 Officers located the victim, a 34-year-old Black man, who had lacerations on the ring finger of his right hand as well as on his head and left eyebrow, Boyle said. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 The ring finger featured a red heart outlined in black, drawn atop a green base. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 21 June 2022 A few months later, Seyfried was pictured wearing a silver band on her ring finger while out and about in New York City, sparking engagement rumors. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Her thumb, pointer finger, and pinky are painted a bright orange, while her middle finger and ring finger were painted ever so delicately with the cutest flowers. Addison Aloian, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Earlier this month, engagement rumors started spreading after the star was seen wearing a ring on her ring finger. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 See More
Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 If desired, lightly tap on a formula targeted to your eye-area concerns, using your ring finger (your weakest) to avoid tugging on delicate skin and causing damage. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2021 And then my gaze came to rest on one finger in particular, the right-hand ring finger, which has that great big skull ring attached to it, the one Richards has worn for decades. Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2021 Officers located the victim, a 34-year-old Black man, who had lacerations on the ring finger of his right hand as well as on his head and left eyebrow, Boyle said. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 The ring finger featured a red heart outlined in black, drawn atop a green base. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 21 June 2022 A few months later, Seyfried was pictured wearing a silver band on her ring finger while out and about in New York City, sparking engagement rumors. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Her thumb, pointer finger, and pinky are painted a bright orange, while her middle finger and ring finger were painted ever so delicately with the cutest flowers. Addison Aloian, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Earlier this month, engagement rumors started spreading after the star was seen wearing a ring on her ring finger. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 30 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand when counting the index finger as the first