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

But Langer said she believes diesel engines will eventually be replaced, in much the same way diesel-electric locomotives replaced steam engines last century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Today’s doctorate-fest is a far cry from the beleaguered CIA to which Kent and Langer showed up in 1950.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Immediately after the race, even as he sat gasping for air in the Husky Clipper while it drifted down the Langer See beyond the finish line, an expansive sense of calm had enveloped him.

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