Pronunciation: /rɪŋ/
noun a small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage
A1 She wears a ring on her finger.
A2 The phone is ringing, can you answer it?
B1 He proposed to her with a beautiful diamond ring.
B2 The boxing ring was surrounded by cheering fans.
C1 The Olympic athlete won a gold medal and a championship ring.
C2 The lord gave his loyal knight a ring of power to protect the kingdom.
verb to make a resonant or clear sound, typically a bell or a similar object
A1 I ring the bell to signal the start of the race.
A2 She rings the doorbell when she arrives at my house.
B1 The phone is ringing, can you answer it please?
B2 He rang the church bells to announce the wedding.
C1 The alarm rang loudly, waking everyone in the building.
C2 The news of his promotion rang through the entire company.
formal The diamond ring was passed down through generations in the royal family.
informal I love your new engagement ring, it's so sparkly!
slang I'll give you a ring when I'm ready to leave the party.
figurative The sound of the church bells ringing filled the air with joy.
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