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

While thin sweaters might fair okay when hung on a hanger due to less gravitational pull, the same can’t be said of the majority of sweaters. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

The space is overrun by documents and books; blades and sword fittings; the occasional shirt on a hanger that’s not hanging on anything; model planes; and a Glenn Miller CD. —Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025

Construction began on the hanger for the Jackson Jet Center, located on Boise Airport property, sometime late last year. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

After the war Chandler worked as a painter and wallpaper hanger and bought an upholstery business with his brother. —Audrey McAvoy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025

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

Rhymes for hanger

• ganger
• hangar

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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