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Definition of hanger

hanger

/ˈhæŋ.ɚ/
hang · er
Plural:hangers
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hanger Lexical Profile

hanger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire with a hook at the top, used for suspending and storing garments.

Example

"She carefully placed her silk dress on a velvet hanger to prevent it from slipping."

2

A person who hangs or installs something, typically as a profession.

Example

"The wallpaper hanger matched the intricate floral pattern seamlessly across the entire room."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'hanger' is frequently confused with its homophone 'hangar', which refers to a large building used for housing aircraft.

• Rhymes for hanger

• Nearby Words

hangable
hangar
hangdog
hanger
hanging
hangman
hangnail

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'hangen' (to hang) combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hanger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hanger
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