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 base had a helipad, tennis court, recreation area, barracks, mess hall, signal towers and more. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 No one immediately claimed responsibility for the strike on the embassy’s helipad on Saturday. Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 There’s also an on-site helipad for quick trips into Manhattan or out to the Hamptons. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 The climber was transported to a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) helipad, transferred to an ambulance, and taken to a local hospital. Outside, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for helipad

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Mar. 2026.

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