Hangar

/ˈhæŋər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large building in which aircraft are stored and maintained.

The airplane was safely parked inside the hangar during the storm.

A structure used for housing or maintaining vehicles or equipment, typically larger than a garage.

The car club built a new hangar to accommodate their growing collection of vintage cars.

A covered or enclosed space suitable for housing or servicing various types of machinery.

They constructed a hangar for the drones to protect them from the elements.

Late 19th century, from French 'hangar', of uncertain origin.

aircraft hangar

A hangar specifically designed for storing and servicing aircraft.

hangar doors

The large doors used to close the entrance of a hangar.

aviation

The flying or operation of aircraft.

airfield

An area of land set aside for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.