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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 short videos show walk-throughs of a bedroom and bathroom, the coastline and helipad, and the pool area. James Hill, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025 The hotel also serves up private FBO services, two helipads, and its own marina access, giving you plenty of ways to check out that seclusion all for yourself. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2025 Sifnos also has a helipad for those who prefer helicopter transfers. Petros Zissimos, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 Scenes in Meredith Grey's (Ellen Pompeo) house and on the rooftop helipad of Grey Sloan Memorial are both filmed in the Emerald City, per Los Angeles Magazine. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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