2
: something that hangs, overhangs, or is suspended: such as
a
: a decorative strip of cloth
b
: a small sword formerly used by seamen
c
chiefly British
: a small wood on steeply sloping land
3
: a device by which or to which something is hung or hangs: such as
a
: a strap on a sword belt by which a sword or dagger can be suspended
b
: a loop by which a garment is hung up
c
: a device that fits inside or around a garment for hanging from a hook or rod
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The professional hair hanger, who lives in Texas and is a four-time competitor on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, trained for two years before trying to break the record longest time suspended by the hair, per GWR.
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PC Magazine, 25 May 2025
The grill comes with a side burner, tool hangers and a temperature gauge for convenient grilling.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Combs' former girlfriend testified that their friendship ended after Combs allegedly hit Morgan in the head with a wooden hanger.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 19 May 2025
The professional hair hanger, who lives in Texas and is a four-time competitor on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior, trained for two years before trying to break the record longest time suspended by the hair, per GWR.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 May 2025
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“Hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanger. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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hanger
noun
hang·er
ˈhaŋ-ər 
1
: one that hangs
2
: a device by which something hangs
especially
: a device for hanging a garment from a hook or rod
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