ring
/rɪŋ/
noun
- A small circular band, typically made of metal, worn on a finger as jewelry or a symbol.
- The ring was too big and kept slipping off her finger.
- He gave her a diamond ring for their anniversary.
- She wore a gold wedding ring on her left hand.
- A circular object, shape, or mark.
- The children sat in a ring on the floor for story time.
- The coffee cup left a ring on the wooden table.
- A ring of smoke rose from the chimney.
- A group of people or things arranged in a circle.
- The trees grew in a natural ring in the meadow.
- The dancers formed a ring around the bonfire.
- A ring of security guards surrounded the building.
- An enclosed area for performances, sports, or contests, such as a boxing ring or circus ring.
- The boxer stepped into the ring to face his opponent.
- The referee raised his hand in the center of the ring.
- The circus ring was filled with acrobats and clowns.
- A group of people involved in a secret or illegal activity.
- The spy ring was discovered after years of surveillance.
- A smuggling ring was caught bringing goods across the border.
- The police broke up a drug ring operating in the city.
verb
- To make a clear, resonant sound, like a bell.
- His alarm clock rang at six o'clock sharp.
- The church bells ring every Sunday morning.
- The phone rang three times before she answered.
- To call someone on the telephone.
- She rang her mother to wish her a happy birthday.
- He rang the doctor's office to make an appointment.
- I'll ring you tomorrow to confirm the plans.
- To surround or encircle something.
- The mountains ring the valley on all sides.
- A fence rings the property to keep animals out.
- Protesters ringed the government building.
- To sound or seem a particular way (often used with 'true' or 'false').
- His excuse didn't ring true to me.
- The story rings false when you look at the facts.
- Her words ring with sincerity.