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

The rack hanger can be used horizontally to be used to hold a hand towel or vertically to hold hangers. — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

Another treasure is probably just a few hangers away. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

These heavy-duty clothespins hold up to strong winds, and every pin has two bonus hooks on either side to add extra items on hangers. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

To pull it off, Bugg recommends hanging the plates using discreet plate hangers. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

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