water ring

noun

A cloudy or dark circle left on wood furniture by a wet glass or ceramic, caused by moisture trapped in or penetrating the finish; often associated with drinkware and typically prevented using coasters.

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Meanings

nounwater ring (plural water rings)

plural water rings

  1. A cloudy or dark circle left on wood furniture by a wet glass or ceramic, caused by moisture trapped in or penetrating the finish; often associated with drinkware and typically prevented using coasters.
  2. businessA trench catching seepage.
  3. A garden tool for tree watering.
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APA

water ring. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20ring

MLA

“water ring.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20ring. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “water ring,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/water%20ring.

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