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
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Above, suspended from standing hangers, hung a series of glass chandeliers by Central House.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
If the baking soda and vinegar don’t do the trick, Dulude recommends removing the drain stopper, if possible, and scouring for gunk with a wire hanger.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
In court, his siblings testified that Gabriel had been beaten with a wooden club and a broomstick, and tortured with pepper spray, Icy Hot, a metal hanger, a belt, lighters and BB guns, among other objects.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Previously, Simone successfully launched a foldable hanger for clothes and a digital wall calendar for tracking daily habits – both via Kickstarter.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
If the baking soda and vinegar don’t do the trick, Dulude recommends removing the drain stopper, if possible, and scouring for gunk with a wire hanger.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
In court, his siblings testified that Gabriel had been beaten with a wooden club and a broomstick, and tortured with pepper spray, Icy Hot, a metal hanger, a belt, lighters and BB guns, among other objects.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Previously, Simone successfully launched a foldable hanger for clothes and a digital wall calendar for tracking daily habits – both via Kickstarter.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanger. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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
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