hangar
Hangar (noun) means a large building used to store or repair aircraft. Example: “The old airplane was kept in a hangar at the edge of the airfield.”
How to use hangar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large shed-like building for housing aircraft.
Don't confuse with "hanger" (the object you hang clothes on) — they sound alike but are spelled and mean differently.
Word forms
hangared past tense, hangars plural, hangars singular
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The old airplane was kept in a _____ at the edge of the airfield.
Etymology
From French hangar ("shed"), ultimately from an Old Frankish word meaning an enclosure near a house.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hangar” mean?
The word “hangar” means a large building used to store or repair aircraft. In plain terms, a large shed-like building for housing aircraft.
How do you pronounce “hangar”?
“Hangar” is pronounced HANG-uh (/ˈhæŋ.əː/ in IPA).
How do you use “hangar” in a sentence?
Here is “hangar” used in a sentence: “The old airplane was kept in a hangar at the edge of the airfield.”
What part of speech is “hangar”?
“Hangar” is a noun.
Where does the word “hangar” come from?
The word “hangar” comes from French. From French hangar ("shed"), ultimately from an Old Frankish word meaning an enclosure near a house.
Is “hangar” a common word?
“Hangar” is an uncommon word in modern English.