noun
Uncommon
hanger
HANG-guh
Hanger (noun) means a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on. Example: “Put your coat on a hanger instead of leaving it on the chair.”
noun
1
A shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on.
"Put your coat on a hanger instead of leaving it on the chair."
How to use hanger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA frame or hook shape used to hang clothing.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "hangar" (a building for aircraft).
Easily confused with
Common pairings
coat hanger
wire hanger
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Put your coat on a _____ instead of leaving it on the chair.
Etymology
From "hang" plus the agent suffix "-er" — something used to hang things on.
Rhymes for hanger
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What does “hanger” mean?
The word “hanger” means a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or wire used to hang clothes on. In plain terms, a frame or hook shape used to hang clothing.
How do you pronounce “hanger”?
“Hanger” is pronounced HANG-guh (/ˈhæŋ.ɡəː/ in IPA).
How do you use “hanger” in a sentence?
Here is “hanger” used in a sentence: “Put your coat on a hanger instead of leaving it on the chair.”
What part of speech is “hanger”?
“Hanger” is a noun.
Is “hanger” a common word?
“Hanger” is an uncommon word in modern English.
