Hangar/ˈhæŋər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Not 'Hanger' Don't confuse 'hangar' with 'hanger', which is for clothes. The pilot went to the hangar, not to hang his coat on a hanger. Pro Tip 2/3Specific Use Use 'hangar' specifically for structures that house aircraft, not for other vehicles. The helicopter was parked in the hangar overnight. Pro Tip 3/3Associated Words Often used with words like 'aircraft', 'airport', 'airplane', and 'door'. The aircraft hangar's sliding door was large enough for jets.