hangers
word · lemma: hanger
Definition
Hangers are objects, usually made of plastic, metal, or wood, used for hanging clothes in a closet to keep them neat and unwrinkled.
Usage & Nuances
"Hangers" is almost always used in the plural. Common collocations: "coat hangers," "plastic hangers." Used in homes, hotels, and stores. In American English, "hanger" often means a clothes hanger; in some regions, it can also refer to a shed (unrelated). Don't confuse with "hangar" (aircraft storage).
Example Sentences
There are plastic hangers in the hotel room.
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Some dresses need special hangers to keep their shape.
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Please put the shirts on the hangers in the closet.
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We need more hangers for all these coats.
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All my hangers seem to disappear when I do laundry.
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Could you grab a few more hangers from the other room?
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