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Definition of ringed

ringed

/rɪŋd/
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ringed Lexical Profile

ringed Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Marked with, wearing, or surrounded by one or more circular bands or rings.

Example

"The ringed planet Saturn is easily recognizable through a backyard telescope."

2

British Of a wild bird: fitted with a numbered metal or plastic leg band for scientific tracking and identification.

Example

"Researchers recaptured the ringed plover three thousand miles from its original nesting site."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a past tense and past participle verb form, 'ringed' is used specifically for the sense of encircling something or attaching an identification band (as to a bird's leg), whereas 'rang' and 'rung' are used for the senses relating to producing a resonant sound.

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• Nearby Words

ring-necked snake
ring-tailed lemur
ringbinder
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ringed seal
ringed snake
ringer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ringed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ringed
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