hanger

noun

hang·​er ˈhaŋ-ər 

1

: one that hangs or causes to be hung or hanged

2

: something that hangs, overhangs, or is suspended: such as

a

: a decorative strip of cloth

b

: a small sword formerly used by seamen

c

chiefly British : a small wood on steeply sloping land

3

: a device by which or to which something is hung or hangs: such as

a

: a strap on a sword belt by which a sword or dagger can be suspended

b

: a loop by which a garment is hung up

c

: a device that fits inside or around a garment for hanging from a hook or rod

Examples of hanger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thok has also thrown in a suspension pump, multitool, rear UDH hanger set, water bottle with cage, an aluminum mug and a keychain (plus stickers). —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024

Pro Tip Use clothing hangers to store your bows from one year to the next. —Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Corrosion can be prevented by using stainless steel joist hangers, fasteners, etc. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024

Plus the hanger is perfect to keep your bathroom counter clutter-free. —Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing hanger

• cliff-hanger
• clothes hanger
• coat hanger
• hanger-on
• hanger steak

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Kids Definition

hanger

noun

hang·​er ˈhaŋ-ər 

1

: one that hangs

2

: a device by which something hangs

especially : a device for hanging a garment from a hook or rod