hanger

American  

[hang-er] / ˈhæŋ ər /

noun

1. a shoulder-shaped frame with a hook at the top, usually of wire, wood, or plastic, for draping and hanging hang a garment when not in use.

2. a part of something by which it is hung, hung, as a loop on a garment.

3. a contrivance on which things are hung, hung, as a hook.

4. Automotive. a double-hinged device linking the chassis with the leaf springs on vehicles having solid axles.

5. a light saber of the 17th and 18th centuries, often worn by sailors.

6. a person who hangs something.

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hanger British  

/ ˈhæŋə /

noun

1. 1. any support, such as a hook, strap, peg, or loop, on or by which something may be hung

   2. See coat hanger

2. 1. a person who hangs something

   2. ( 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. 1. a loop or strap on a sword belt from which a short sword or dagger was hung

   2. the weapon itself

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Etymology

Origin of hanger

1400–50; late Middle English hangere; hang, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Candidates who win an endorsement benefit from the party’s voter outreach through media such as mailers, door hangers and other advertising.

From Los Angeles Times

Everything is installed on earthquake hangers, “so we aren’t showered in a downpour of porcelain.”

From Los Angeles Times

Two years later, while running for reelection, Raman prominently featured Bass on at least a dozen of her campaign mailers and door hangers.

From Los Angeles Times

In my closet, I push aside the dresses and jackets dangling from hangers and pull out a plastic bin stuffed with Dad’s favorite T-shirts.

From Literature

Later that day, the plane returned to its hanger, and the film was set aside.

From Literature

Related Words

• blade
• dagger
• saber