Langer
noun
Susanne (Knauth) 1895–1985, U.S. philosopher.
Langer
American
[lang-er]
/ ˈlæŋ ər /
noun
langer
1
British
/ ˈlæŋə /
noun
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another word for penis
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derogatory a disagreeable person
Langer
2
British
/ ˈlæŋə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of langer
C20: possibly from lanyard
Example Sentences
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“Extreme heat is part and parcel of our lives these days, and we must adapt to it,” Langer said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The second former Australia coach to feature on this list, Langer played for his country in 105 Tests before taking over as national team head coach in 2018.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Langer said Voltify has repeatedly improved its technology to address concerns from rail operators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
“They continued to rely on an elevation strategy that often just meant raising prices without a corresponding increase in perceived value,” Langer said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
It was going to be interesting to see what happened when two crews playing the same game met on the Langer See.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
On the first Saturday of every month -- "langer Samstag," or long Saturday -- they may stay open all day, although they don't have to.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mother, mother, dear mother," she added—and now turning to the parent she named, and throwing herself on her knees before her—"I can stand this nae langer!
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various
If this siege continues muckle langer, guid kens what'll become o' us.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 by Various
This night is my departing night, For here nae langer must I stay; There's neither friend nor foe o' mine But wishes me away.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 by Various
“Weel, if I was to stay here, and be a troubler much langer, that might be needed, but I hae a few pounds left yet.”
From Christine A Fife Fisher Girl by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
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