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“Hangar” or “Hanger”

hangar / hanger are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

hangar hh·AE·ng·er

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

hanger hh·AE·ng·er

  • nouna worker who hangs something.
  • nounanything from which something can be hung.
Usage

Examples in context

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“hangar”

  • …construction commenced on the new hangar, taxiways, and aircraft aprons for…
  • Hangar 13 and 2K Games wanted…
  • …to the company's new studio, Hangar 13.
  • Hangar One (Mountain View, California)
  • The roof of a hangar was destroyed by a storm…
  • A new studio called Hangar 13 was established by 2K…
  • …were handled in a single hangar, which was long and wide.
  • …small flight school from its hangar.
  • …IV didn't last long as Hangar 13 chose to create their…
  • …retained the shape of the hangar.

“hanger”

  • …originally been in charge of Hanger 13, but later left as…
  • …and suspended from an adjustable hanger frame at the top.

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