Ring Definition
ring
noun
- a characteristic sound; "it has the ring of sincerity"
- a toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke"
- a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; "there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse"
- (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
- an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"
- the sound of a bell ringing; "the distinctive ring of the church bell"; "the ringing of the telephone"; "the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells"--E. A. Poe
- a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
- jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; "she had rings on every finger"; "he noted that she wore a wedding band"
- a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
verb
- sound loudly and sonorously; "the bells rang"
- ring or echo with sound; "the hall resounded with laughter"
- make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification; "Ring the bells"; "My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church"
- get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
- extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
- attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify; "ring birds"; "band the geese to observe their migratory patterns"
"Ring" in song lyrics
See how ring is used in real songs:
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"Pin down the pending, matching M.C.F. ring"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"Land on my feet in the circus ring"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind -
"She stepped to a retard sportin a four-finger ring"
3rd Bass — Brooklyn-Queens
Words that rhyme with ring
Usage tips for "ring"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ring" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ring to find words that pair well.