Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋər/

Definitions of hanger

noun a curved piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used for hanging up clothes or other items

Example Sentences

A1 I hung my coat on the hanger.

A2 She used a hanger to dry her wet clothes.

B1 The hanger in the closet broke under the weight of all the clothes.

B2 I need to buy more hangers for my new wardrobe.

C1 The designer hanger in the boutique was made of high-quality wood.

C2 The vintage hanger collection in the museum was a sight to behold.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I hanger my coat on the hook by the door.

A2 She hangers her clothes neatly in the wardrobe.

B1 He hangers his shirts on the line to dry.

B2 The chef hangers the cured meats in the pantry.

C1 The designer hangers the garments for the fashion show.

C2 The art curator hangers the paintings in the gallery.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I need a hanger for my clothes.

A2 She used a hanger to hang up her wet towel.

B1 The hanger in the closet is broken.

B2 He found a hanger in the garage to hang up the old bike.

C1 The boutique had unique hanger displays for their clothing.

C2 The designer created a hanger system for organizing accessories in the closet.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She hung her coat on the hanger.

A2 He carefully placed the dress on the hanger.

B1 The hanger was swinging back and forth in the closet.

B2 The shirt was securely fastened on the hanger.

C1 The hanger was precariously balanced on the edge of the shelf.

C2 The hanger elegantly displayed the designer gown in the boutique.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I see a hanger in the closet.

A2 She hung her coat on the hanger.

B1 The hanger is made of metal and has a hook for hanging clothes.

B2 He grabbed a hanger from the wardrobe to hang up his shirt.

C1 The designer hanger was a unique piece of art in the fashion show.

C2 The vintage hanger from the 1920s was a rare find for collectors.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The coat is hanging on the hanger.

A2 She placed the dress on the hanger.

B1 He hung his shirt on the hanger in the closet.

B2 The hanger in the hotel room was empty.

C1 The designer hangers in the boutique were made of wood.

C2 The custom-made hanger was specially designed for the expensive suit.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I hung my coat on the hanger.

A2 She used a hanger to dry her wet clothes.

B1 I need to buy more hangers for my wardrobe.

B2 The hanger broke under the weight of the heavy coat.

C1 He fashioned a makeshift hanger out of wire.

C2 The intricate design of the hanger caught her eye.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Hanger! Please hang up your coat on the hook.

A2 Hanger! Don't forget to hang your clothes properly.

B1 Hanger! Can you pass me that coat hanger over there?

B2 Hanger! I need to organize my closet with more hangers.

C1 Hanger! I prefer wooden hangers for my suits.

C2 Hanger! This velvet hanger is perfect for delicate fabrics.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She hung her coat on the hanger.

A2 The hanger in the closet is broken.

B1 I need to buy more hangers for all my clothes.

B2 The hanger in the hotel room was sturdy and reliable.

C1 The designer hanger in the boutique was made of high-quality materials.

C2 The antique hanger in the museum was a rare and valuable find.

Examples of hanger in a Sentence

formal The tailor carefully placed the dress on the hanger.

informal Can you grab me a hanger from the closet?

slang I found a cool vintage hanger at the thrift store.

figurative She felt like she was hanging on a hanger, waiting for the final decision.

Grammatical Forms of hanger

past tense

hung

plural

hangers

comparative

more hanger

superlative

most hanger

present tense

hang

future tense

will hang

perfect tense

have hung

continuous tense

is hanging

singular

hanger

positive degree

hanger

infinitive

to hang

gerund

hanging

participle

hanging

Origin and Evolution of hanger

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hanger' originated from the Old English word 'hangian' which means 'to hang'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to something that hangs or suspends, the term 'hanger' evolved to specifically denote a device for hanging clothes or other items.