clothes hanger

Garment suspension device

A clothes hanger is a shaped frame, typically of wire, wood, or plastic, used to hold garments in a closet or on a rack.

The curved top fits inside shoulders while a hook suspends from a rod.

Some hangers have clips for pants or skirts.

Also called simply a hanger.

storage

closet

Built-in storage chamber

rackFrame for holding items
hookCurved catching device
rodThin rigid stick

rail · peg · wardrobe · armoire · garment bag · organizer · shelf · compartment · mudroom · entryway

types

wooden

Made from timber

wireThin metallic conductor
plasticCapable of being molded
paddedFilled with soft material

velvet · cedar · clip · trouser · suit · notched · contoured · slimline · flocked · kids

laundry

drying

Moisture removal process

air-dryLet moisture evaporate naturally
drip-drySelf-drying when hung
clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry

laundry room · wrinkle-free · dampness · retractable · foldable · portable · bathtub

garments

coat

Outer garment or layer

dressSkirted one-piece garment
shirtUpper body garment
blouseLoose-fitting upper garment

jacket · trousers · skirt · suit · gown · vest · cardigan · blazer · robe · uniform

Categories

closet storagecloset rod, garment rack, storage shelf, drawer unit, shoe rack
foldablesfolding chair, folding table, folding stool, camp chair, beach chair
ironing suppliessteam iron, ironing board, cordless iron, travel iron, iron stand
Shaker styleladder-back chair, peg rail, rocking chair, clean lines, utility
laundrywashing machine, wash, dryer, fold, rinse
fabric storagelinen closet, cedar chest, blanket chest, hope chest, blanket box

Opposites

storage method

clothes hangerdrawer

Sliding furniture compartment

folding · shelf · storage bin · laundry basket · dresser

Family

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Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G