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

The pilot with the Class 1 railroad, which Langer said she couldn’t name due to a confidentiality agreement, is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It wants to add battery power to existing locomotives and pair that with so-called dynamic charging technology that would allow them to recharge while moving, said Langer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 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

Only a hint of a wind out on the Langer See ruffled the slate-gray water, and what wind there was came from the stern of the boats.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown