# ringed

/ˈɹɪŋd/ (US) · /ɹˈɪŋɡd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ringed
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to surround something with a circle or a series of circles. You use this when you want to describe a ring or a group of rings around an object.

For teachers: to surround or encircle something with a ring or a series of rings. Often used in astronomical or geological contexts to describe planetary features or natural formations.

## Examples

- The planet is ringed by several bright moons.
- The scientist noted that the newly discovered planet is ringed by a series of icy debris.
- The artist's latest sculpture features a ringed structure of metal bands that appear to orbit a central core, mimicking the gravitational pull of a celestial body.

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