helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad How to pronounce helipad (audio)
ˈhē-
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Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.
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The secluded location, along with the private sandy beach and the helipad, enhance the resort's exclusivity. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026 And when you’re done with fun in the water, head to the touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck that doubles as a basketball court for a pick-up game or two. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 One of the options is a helicopter flight to Bryce Canyon and Zion as well as the Grand Canyon, which is located in neighboring Arizona, departing directly from the resort’s helipad that’s set among sandstone towers. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 For those with a desire to get away from it all and truly immerse in a winter wonderland, there’s a helipad from which helicopter and cat skiers can be taken to explore the legendary Chugach Mountain range. Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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