Hangman
Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋmən/
Hangman (noun)
- A game where one person chooses a word and the other guesses letters; wrong guesses add a drawing of a hanging figure.
- 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.