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

Once everything is securely in place, hang your creation on the door using a wreath hanger. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024

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But one thing becomes glaringly obvious—the tension might have been exacerbated by an underlying case of hanger. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024

Inside, Henderson shirts and scarves are on hangers, ready to go. —Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 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