hangar /ˈhæŋ.ə/noun 2verb 1forms 3phrases 1 noun2 •A large garagelike structure where aircraft are kept.The plane taxied on over to the hangar for repairs. •(no longer used) A covered shed for carriages. verb1 •To store (an aircraft) in a hangar. formshangared · hangaring · hangars Phrases with hangar hangar queenA grounded aircraft which is kept so that its parts can be used in other aircraft.