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

The Bowersocks’ store shares the same light pink accents, boho-style door hangers and house plants as the on-the-go iteration. —Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025

The westbound bridge will get complete spot painting of its pin and hanger system while the sidewalk railing will be replaced on the eastbound bridge, according to WisDOT. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025

With a 360-degree swivel and easy open-and-close lever, this hanger makes storing hats, belts, purses and scarves simple. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025

Plus, having hangers packed with my dresses was a lifesaver in multiple hotels and Airbnbs that didn’t offer them. —Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 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