helo

noun

he·​lo ˈhē-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce helo (audio)
plural helos
Synonyms of helonext

Examples of helo in a Sentence

the rescue helo swept in and landed on the roof of the skyscraper
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There's no, 'Hey, run back to the helo. David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 Currently searching are 1 Jayhawk helo from Air STA [station] Ventura, 1 C-27 from Air STA Sacramento, [the] CGC Sea Otter, 1 small boat each from STA SD & the MSST [Maritime Safety and Security Teams], as well as several partner agencies. Jesus Mesa gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025 Inspired as a child by the supersonic helo on the television series Airwolf, Hill spent 25 years planning the HX50 before unveiling a rendering in 2020. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025 Coordinating shades of green throughout the room helo tie together the area. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for helo

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of helo was in 1968

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“Helo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helo. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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