helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad How to pronounce helipad (audio)
ˈhē-

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.
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The Cuban actress, wearing a hoodie and shorts, can be seen talking with Cruise before stepping onto the helipad with one of her two dogs in her arms. Jack Smart, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The airport choppers, however, generally take off from helipads on the river, away from the city’s tall buildings. Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025 Tour company’s owner unsure what went wrong The flight was operated by New York Helicopter, one of a handful of companies that offer tourists sightseeing flights over the city from helipads in Manhattan and the suburbs. Ted Shaffrey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 The helipad on the upper deck is also ready for any arrivals. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for helipad

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of helipad was in 1960

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“Helipad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helipad. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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