coat hanger

noun

: a device which is shaped like the outline of a person's shoulders and over which garments may be hung

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Guests have heard children’s laughter and giggles and spotted objects moving like marbles rolling and coat hangers jostling. —

Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Sure, a coat is an absolute necessity on cold days and is therefore pulled off its coat hanger almost daily in winter, but a well-fitting black coat also has the ability to make any outfit look put together. —

Angela Law, refinery29.com, 2 May 2024 Those aren’t coat hangers hanging in Anxiety’s closet. —

Dave Holstein, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The moat of trash in the yard reaches the driveway, encasing a red Toyota Corolla Twin Cam in crumpled tarps, coat hangers, broom handles, coffee cups, more newspaper and more plastic bags. —

Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coat hanger