hanger

noun

hang·​er ˈhaŋ-ər How to pronounce hanger (audio)
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 This over-the-door hanger comes with five tri-hooks, so there's plenty of room to hang cold-weather layers, towels, robes, and more. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023 Available in two sizes, this novelty hanger not only adds charm but also frees up some table space. Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2023 Perhaps the most notable flaw was that the screw-eye hook hangers regularly ripped out under the strain of heavy stripers. Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023 There’s also an option to buy a set of hangers on a custom rod that can be resized to fit a variety of spaces. WIRED, 18 Nov. 2023 Remove the silk item from the towel and hang it on a hanger or clothesline. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023 These women took the reigning definition of model—basically a living hanger, as the fashion critic Robin Givhan puts it—and detonated it with the force of their personalities and their peerless, poreless physical selves. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2023 The hanger is available in black, bronze, chrome, gold, copper, white, or white and black finishes. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023 It’s made of porcelain and features 24k gold accents with a matching gold hanger to complete the look. Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hanger was in the 15th century

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“Hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanger. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

hanger

noun
hang·​er ˈhaŋ-ər How to pronounce hanger (audio)
1
: one that hangs
2
: a device by which something hangs
especially : a device for hanging a garment from a hook or rod

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