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
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Plus, having hangers packed with my dresses was a lifesaver in multiple hotels and Airbnbs that didn’t offer them.
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Just to the right of and above the children are hangers of the family’s clothing.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The ceiling is inspired by shed structures derived from industrial architecture and veils hide the hangers along the walls, emphasizing the sense of lightness with garments that seem to float.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Drill two holes at the top of a wooden board, then use a thick rope to create a hanger.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Just to the right of and above the children are hangers of the family’s clothing.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The ceiling is inspired by shed structures derived from industrial architecture and veils hide the hangers along the walls, emphasizing the sense of lightness with garments that seem to float.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Drill two holes at the top of a wooden board, then use a thick rope to create a hanger.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanger. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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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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