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 sailors

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

Designate a section with a few hangers for easy access. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

If Robert came clean to his co-workers, everyone but Flambae is hanging out in the hanger to support his first test run of the equipment. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025

Provide employees with only long-sleeve uniforms and provide hangers so uniforms could remain in production areas only. —Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025

Those promo videos aren’t doing that, unless the information is how one hanger can move through another as though physics don’t matter. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 Oct. 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