ring
UK: rɪŋ | US: rɪŋ
n. 1. A small circular band, typically of metal, worn on the finger as an ornament or symbol.
n. 2. A resonant sound produced by a bell or similar object.
vt. 1. To encircle or surround something.
vt. 2. To make a clear, resonant sound (e.g., a bell).
The word "ring" originates from Old English hring, meaning "circular band" or "something curved." Its Proto-Germanic root hringaz also conveyed the idea of a circle or ring, likely linked to the sound of clinking metal (as in a bell). Over time, the word expanded semantically to include both the object (a finger ring) and the action (the sound a bell makes), reflecting the physical and auditory properties of circular resonance.
She wore a gold ring on her left hand.
The church bells ring every Sunday morning.
Trees ring the perimeter of the park.
His words rang true despite the skepticism.
The boxer entered the ring with confidence.