Use the word hangar to describe a structure used to house or a repair an aircraft. Think of it as a hangout for your Learjet.
If you need to hang up a shirt, you’ll want to use the word hanger (a device used for hanging clothing). If you want to park your jet plane, the word hangar is more appropriate. The two words are homophones, which means they’re pronounced the same way but have different spellings and meanings.
