Hanger

usgb/ˈhæŋər/
noun

A piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden, that you use to hang clothes on in a wardrobe.

She hung the dress on a hanger.
Visual representation of "hanger" - A piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden, that you use to hang clothes on in a wardrobe.

Often appears as...

  • clothes hanger
  • coat hanger
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Visual representation of "hanger"
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Closet Organization

Refers to keeping clothes tidy. 'Hanger' implies care for clothing.

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Sort your clothes on hangers to keep your closet organized.
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Material Specific

'Hanger' often comes with an adjective describing its material, like 'wooden hanger'.

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He preferred a wooden hanger for his heavy coat.
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Shape Description

The word can describe the object's shape; shoulders on top, hook on top.

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Each hanger has a hook so it can hang from the rod in your closet.
Visual representation of the word "Hanger"

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