helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad 

ˈhē-

: heliport

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump suggested that the helipad could also be used for other White House activities, such as events and news conferences. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 July 2026

Trump confirmed the project after the helipad plans had been rumored for months, with construction reportedly sped up ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in September, according to the Washington Post. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

Trump said the helipad would be paid for by Sikorsky, which builds Marine One. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Depending on the type and size of the aircraft, helipads typically range from about 40 to 80 feet in diameter. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for helipad

• cephalad
• galahad
• ironclad
• libertad
• undergrad
• ad
• add
• bad
• brad
• cad
• clad
• dad