hangar
word
/ˈhæŋɝ/
HANG-ur
/hˈæŋɡɐ/
HANG-uh
Definition
A hangar is a large building where aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters, are stored and maintained.
Usage & Nuances
'Hangar' is used almost exclusively for aircraft storage and maintenance, not for cars or trains. It is a technical and aviation-related term. Don't confuse 'hangar' with 'hanger' (something for hanging clothes). Common phrases include 'aircraft hangar' and 'military hangar'.
Spanish: hangarPortuguese (BR): hangarPortuguese (PT): hangarChinese (Simplified): 机库Chinese (Traditional): 機棚 - 機庫Hindi: हैंगर (हवाई जहाज का घर)Arabic: حظيرة طائراتBengali: হ্যাঙ্গারRussian: ангaрJapanese: 格納庫Vietnamese: nhà chứa máy bayKorean: 격납고Turkish: hangarUrdu: ہینگرIndonesian: hanggar
Example Sentences
The airplane is inside the hangar.
basic
Workers repair planes in the hangar.
basic
The airport has a new hangar for helicopters.
basic
They had to move the jet back into the hangar because of the storm.
natural
The old military hangar has been turned into a museum.
natural
Do you know if the small planes are still in the hangar or already out on the runway?
natural