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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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 Lindsay Lohan took this season’s fresh-off-the runway styles to new heights in a photoshoot shot 60 floors up on one of the most famous helipads in the world. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Nearby was a private airstrip with a hangar and helipad. Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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