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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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The helicopter broke a water line for the building’s sprinkler system, then came to a stop inverted inside the building.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 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
Rescue helicopters rarely fly unprotected while on a mission.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The helicopter broke a water line for the building’s sprinkler system, then came to a stop inverted inside the building.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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