Hangman

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋmən/

Hangman (noun)

  1. A game where one person chooses a word and the other guesses letters; wrong guesses add a drawing of a hanging figure.
  2. A person who carries out executions by hanging as a punishment ordered by a court or government.

Examples

  • The hangman game tests your spelling by guessing letters.
  • Hangman helps players learn words by guessing missing letters.