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- pronunciation:
- rIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A ring is the outside edge of a circle.
They campers made a ring of stones around the campfire.A ring of smoke hung in the air for a moment.- synonyms:
- circle
- similar words:
- rim
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| definition 2: |
A ring is a piece of jewelry in the shape of a circle. You wear a ring on your finger.
Marie's parents wear matching gold wedding rings.
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| definition 3: |
A ring is a piece of metal, plastic, or other material in the shape of a circle that is used to hold or go around something.
There is a plastic ring around the top of the juice bottle.The shower curtain is held up by rings attached to a long pole.- synonyms:
- hoop, loop
- similar words:
- circle
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| definition 4: |
A ring is a round area or circle that is used for a sports or entertainment event.
There were two rings at the horse show. Sometimes there were horses in both rings at the same time.- synonyms:
- arena
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| definition 5: |
A ring is something in the shape of a circle that goes around another thing.
The planet Saturn is known for having large rings around it. |
| related words: |
club, link, loop |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rings, ringing, ringed |
| definition 1: |
When you ring something, you make a ring around it.
The gardener ringed the new little tree with a fence to protect it from animals.- synonyms:
- circle, surround
- similar words:
- enclose, loop, orbit
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| definition 2: |
When you ring things, you shape them into a ring.
The mothers ringed their chairs around the babies playing on the rug.- synonyms:
- curl, loop
- similar words:
- coil, wind
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| related words: |
surround |
| derivation: |
ringlike (adj.) |
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