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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA frame or hook shape used to hang clothing.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "hangar" (a building for aircraft).

Easily confused with

hangar →

Common pairings

coat hanger wire hanger

Word forms

Hangers plural

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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

anger danger manger langer ranger changer granger stranger endanger gangbanger doppelganger

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Frequently asked questions

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.