he·li·cop·ter
ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər 
ˈhē-
: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
helicoptered; helicoptering; helicopters
: to travel by helicopter
: to transport by helicopter
Examples of helicopter in a Sentence
Noun
took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Four helicopters and six small boats will take part in the crew and capsule recovery after splashdown in the waters of the Pacific.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Workers have reported feeling hungry, frustrated and mistreated, with some now discussing paying out of their own pockets to helicopter a food drop into the remote area.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Placing crews in strategic locations before power shutoffs, using drones and helicopters and exploring ways to automate line inspections can help speed up restoration of electricity after wind storms are over.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Four helicopters and six small boats will take part in the crew and capsule recovery after splashdown in the waters of the Pacific.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Troops would need to collect the material from several places, secure an airstrip near each, truck or helicopter the equipment and material to and from the strip, and defend against attacks on the preparations and shipments.
—Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Workers have reported feeling hungry, frustrated and mistreated, with some now discussing paying out of their own pockets to helicopter a food drop into the remote area.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Helicopter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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