hangar
Americannoun
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a shed or shelter.
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any relatively wide structure used for housing airplanes or airships.
verb (used with or without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of hangar
1850–55; < French: shed, hangar, Middle French, probably < Old Low Franconian *haimgard fence around a group of buildings, equivalent to haim small village ( see hamlet 1) + gard yard 2
Explanation
Use the word hangar to describe a structure used to house or a repair an aircraft. Think of it as a hangout for your Learjet. If you need to hang up a shirt, you’ll want to use the word hanger (a device used for hanging clothing). If you want to park your jet plane, the word hangar is more appropriate. The two words are homophones, which means they’re pronounced the same way but have different spellings and meanings.
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Example Sentences
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The 13th iteration of the Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, has left Barker Hangar this year and will inhabit a new spot in Atwater Village.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
We got a short glimpse at a new project from Hangar 13 in the Mafia series to close the show.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024
The Hangar, where all five candidates would speak, was garlanded with flags.
From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024
And Renegade Craft — a sprawling showcase of independent artists and designers — is once again taking over Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023
We drop down again briefly—just a couple of levels — and the doors open on the Hangar.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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