helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad How to pronounce helipad (audio)
ˈhē-
Synonyms of helipadnext

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.
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The estate is located at around 24 miles from the town of Grosseto and its military airport, which allows guest to fly in with private jets, and Argentaia has a helipad if a trip to Rome or Florence is on the agenda. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The Washington Post says a helipad could be installed on the South Lawn of the White House as early as this summer. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Maritime evacuations remain among the most difficult rescue operations because helicopters have limited offshore range and many expedition vessels lack helipads entirely. Barbara Booth, CNBC, 9 May 2026 Between the rooftop helipad, nine restaurants and bars, 20,000-square-foot spa, and even an on-site Rolls‑Royce showroom, this is a hotel where indulgence isn’t optional. Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 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 27 May. 2026.

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