any support, such as a hook, strap, peg, or loop, on or by which something may be hung
b. coat hanger
2.
a.
a person who hangs something
b.
(in combination)
paperhanger
3.
a bracket designed to attach one part of a mechanical structure to another, such as the one that attaches the spring shackle of a motor car to the chassis
4.
a wood on a steep hillside, characteristically beech growing on chalk in southern England
5.
a.
a loop or strap on a sword belt from which a short sword or dagger was hung
b.
the weapon itself
hanger in American English
(ˈhæŋər)
noun
1.
a person who hangs things
a paperhanger
2. Rare
a hangman; executioner
3.
a.
a thing that hangs down
b. Obsolete
a short sword hung from the belt
4.
a thing on which or by means of which objects are, or can be, hung
; specif.,
a.
a hook, chain, rope, strap, bracket, etc. for this purpose
b.
a small frame on which a garment is hung to keep it in shape
hanger in Hospitality
(hæŋər)
Word forms: (regular plural) hangers
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bedroom)
A hanger is a curved piece of wood, metal, or plastic that you hang a piece of clothing on.
There are no hangers in the closet.
We provide plenty of hangers in the wardrobes for guests' clothes.
The closet only has enough hangers for one person's clothes.
hanger in Retail
(hæŋər)
Word forms: (regular plural) hangers
noun
(Retail: Store fixtures and layout)
A hanger is a rigid metal, plastic, or wooden device on which a single piece of clothing, such as a coat or dress, is hung.
Padded hangers are used to prevent creases in luxury fabric items.
The higher cost and thickness of wood makes it impractical to choose wooden hangers for displaying tee shirts.
A hanger is a rigid metal, plastic, or wooden device on which a single piece of clothing,such as a coat or dress, is hung.
Examples of 'hanger' in a sentence
hanger
Store them neatly by duct taping one end to a coat hanger, winding tightly along then taping the other end.
The Sun (2016)
That might make them think: "How did that coat hanger end up in the ocean?
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
You have plasma bags hanging from coat hangers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The writers ask if there is now better equipment aboard than an adapted coat hanger.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Cut away a length of coat hanger.
The Sun (2008)
But puzzled cops could only find a coat hanger in her car.
The Sun (2011)
Today it's showjumping from an aircraft hanger.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Use a wooden or wide plastic coat hanger for jackets, rather than a wire one.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
To make a wind sock, bend a wire coat hanger into a circle.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The artist holds the Guinness world record for the largest art installation made entirely from coat hangers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If the static has already built up, brush with a wire coat hanger.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Previously Mach has used coat hangers to make sculptures of gorillas and tigers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We don't want your coat hangers, honest.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If you have to lie on the bed and tug up the zip using a coat hanger, the chances are your jeans are too small.
The Sun (2007)
Grilled hanger steak on white bean purée with truffle oil was fine, but the meat didn't sing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It pulls a wire, which tends to rust and snap, but can be replaced with a bit of wire coat hanger.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
IF you do not want to scoff an entire bag of crisps, remove the clips from a clothes hanger and use them to seal the bag.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
hanger
British English: hanger /ˈhæŋə/ NOUN
A hanger is a curved piece of metal, plastic or wood used for hanging clothes on.
American English: hanger
Arabic: عَلاَّقَة
Brazilian Portuguese: cabide
Chinese: 衣架
Croatian: vješalica
Czech: ramínko na šaty
Danish: bøjle til tøj
Dutch: kleerhanger
European Spanish: percha
Finnish: vaateripustin
French: cintre
German: Kleiderbügel
Greek: κρεμάστρα
Italian: gruccia
Japanese: ハンガー
Korean: 옷걸이
Norwegian: henger
Polish: wieszak
European Portuguese: cabide
Romanian: umeraș
Russian: вешалка
Latin American Spanish: percha
Swedish: galge
Thai: ไม้แขวนเสื้อ
Turkish: askı
Ukrainian: вішалка
Vietnamese: mắc áo
All related terms of 'hanger'
hanger-on
If you describe someone as a hanger-on , you are critical of them because they are trying to be friendly with a richer or more important person, especially in order to gain an advantage for themselves.
coat hanger
A coat hanger is a curved piece of wood, metal, or plastic that you hang a piece of clothing on.
casing hanger
A casing hanger is the part of a wellhead that supports the casing string .
hanger steak
→ another word for onglet
tubing hanger
A tubing hanger is a device which is attached to the top tubing joint and supports the tubing.
clothes hanger
a curved piece of wood, wire , plastic , etc, fitted with a hook and used to hang up clothes
cliffhanger
A cliffhanger is a situation or part of a play or film that is very exciting or frightening because you are left for a long time not knowing what will happen next .