Langer

American  

[lang-er] / ˈlæŋ ər /

noun

1. Susanne (Knauth) 1895–1985, U.S. philosopher.

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langer ¹ British  

/ ˈlæŋə /

noun

1. another word for penis

2. derogatory a disagreeable person

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Langer ² British  

/ ˈlæŋə /

noun

1. Bernhard (ˈbɛrnhart). born 1957, German professional golfer: won the US Masters Championship (1985, 1993)

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Etymology

Origin of langer

C20: possibly from _lanyard

Example Sentences

Across the corner from us was Langer’s, whose owner made national news in 2024 when he vowed to close his famed delicatessen if MacArthur Park didn’t improve.

From Los Angeles Times

Daniel Langer, the chief executive of global luxury consultancy Equite and a professor of luxury strategy at Pepperdine University, said those brands could make a bigger retreat from department stores, and focus on their own retail locations instead.

From MarketWatch

“Brands that have not been paid — many of whom are already halting shipments — will view the wholesale model with even greater skepticism,” said Daniel Langer, the chief executive of global luxury consultancy Equite and a professor of luxury strategy at Pepperdine University.

From MarketWatch

Langer said ultimately, Saks’ struggles came down to an inability to stay relevant.

From MarketWatch

“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