hanger
noun
hang·er
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Definition of hanger
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
Examples of hanger in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Additionally, the city’s public education campaign included fliers distributed with water bills and informational door hangers. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Costa Mesa police take fewer than 500 fireworks-related calls over 4th of July holiday season," 18 July 2019 Gregory said all 220,000 residential customers in unincorporated Orange County will get a door hanger. — Stephen Hudak, orlandosentinel.com, "Recycling plastic grocery bags? It’s ‘a waste of effort,’ Orange County says," 11 June 2019 The hanger was holding up the bus deck, the floor of the terminal’s main level. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "How 'Microcracks' Undermined San Francisco's New Bus Terminal," 10 Aug. 2019 Inside, bike-hanger sculptures — with handlebars and seats positioned to resemble longhorn skulls — made by local artist Elaina Robins are on display and available for purchase. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Upland Fountain Square packs beer company's 'culture' into a single spot," 26 July 2019 The 36-year-old righty picked up his first save of the season, filling in with Josh Hader getting a day of rest, in the Brewers’ 2-1 cliff-hanger over Pittsburgh to complete a banner June. — Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "After watching 2018 season dissolve with injuries, Matt Albers getting big outs for Brewers," 1 July 2019 Vintage-look plant hanger: Perfect for trailing or small specimen plants. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Colorful, whimsical or classic, yard art can enhance your garden’s overall appeal," 3 July 2019 The mirror is a hanger, jewelry holder, and phone stand all in one. — Tainaya Nash, House Beautiful, "This Space-Saving Mirror Is the One Thing Every College Student Should Own," 21 June 2019 Other tidying consultants list plastic hangers, small appliances, broken kitchenware, and much more as contributors to the trash toll. — Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, "Marie Kondo helps declutter homes. What does that mean for plastic waste?," 22 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hanger.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hanger
hanger
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hanger
: a usually curved piece of metal, plastic, or wood that is used for hanging clothing
See the full definition for hanger in the English Language Learners Dictionary
hanger
noun
hang·er
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Kids Definition of hanger
: a device on which something hangs
a clothes hanger