: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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This marked the second sighting of the actors that week, at the very same heliport. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025 The pair, who both wore casual, dark ensembles for the outing, had also been spotted at the heliport one day prior. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Cruise and de Armas were previously spotted together at the same heliport on Thursday night, People magazine reported. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 Cruise and de Armas were also spotted together at the same heliport on Thursday night. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heliport

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heliport was in 1948

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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliport. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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heliport

noun
he·​li·​port ˈhel-ə-ˌpō(ə)rt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-lə-,
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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