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

Grab this under-$15 deal on a studless wall hanger to keep your living room clutter-free, too. —Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Or, use a skirt hanger with adjustable clips to hang the shade from a clothesline or shower rod to drip dry. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025

During a walk-through for the resort 2023 collection, Chong talked about the importance of hanger appeal and how customers need to be able to envision instantly what looks will, and won’t, work for them. —Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

Kedonchen Candy Cane Over-Door Wreath Hangers Swap out the basic wreath hook this year and put your decor up with festive candy cane hangers instead. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 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