Definitions
Hangar is a noun that refers to a large building used for storing aircraft.
Example
The airplane was stored in the hangar overnight.
Example
The hangar can accommodate several planes at once.
Hanger is a noun that refers to a device used for hanging clothes, usually made of wood or metal and shaped like a triangle with a hook at the top.
Example
She hung her coat on the hanger in the closet.
Example
The store sells a variety of hangers for different types of clothing.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between hangar and hanger, think of the letter 'a' in hangar as standing for 'aircraft', which is what is stored in a hangar. - For hanger, think of the letter 'e' in hanger as standing for 'equipment', which is what you might hang on a hanger.
Remember this!
Remember, hangar is a large building for storing aircraft, while hanger is a device for hanging clothes.
