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

Simply slip them over your existing hangers, then use them to cascade your clothing downward, freeing up precious closet space. —Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025

Grab storage bins, hangers, pillows and other clever organization systems at a discount until Jan. 12. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025

How Coat Hanger Pain Presents Coat hanger pain affects the upper back, shoulders, and neck, forming a pattern that mimics the shape of a coat hanger. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024

Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 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