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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And there’s also helipad forward on the upper deck. Bill Springer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The design includes a beach club with two pools, a swim platform for direct access to the water, and a helipad at the bow. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024 Delivered by Lürssen in 2003, a second helipad was added during a 2008 refit. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 That money went to local infrastructure improvements, including toward a water system and a helipad for medical evacuations, in addition to Perpetua sponsoring the community’s annual harmonica festival, for which it’s known. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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