he·li·cop·ter
ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər 
ˈhē-
: an aircraft whose lift is derived from the aerodynamic forces acting on one or more powered rotors turning about substantially vertical axes
helicoptered; helicoptering; helicopters
: to travel by helicopter
: to transport by helicopter
Examples of helicopter in a Sentence
Noun
took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
President Donald Trump can be seen speaking to reporters before boarding the Marine One presidential helicopter and departing the White House on June 24 in Washington, D.C.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for fans of both shows, the crossover doesn't sound like an all-hands-on-deck situation, and the 118 won't be joining Athena for this particular outing — especially without a certain someone to helicopter them in.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Placer County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, search and rescue units, CAL FIRE’s Technical Rescue Team and a California Highway Patrol helicopter were used in the rescue efforts.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
President Donald Trump can be seen speaking to reporters before boarding the Marine One presidential helicopter and departing the White House on June 24 in Washington, D.C.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Verb
Unfortunately for fans of both shows, the crossover doesn't sound like an all-hands-on-deck situation, and the 118 won't be joining Athena for this particular outing — especially without a certain someone to helicopter them in.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for fans of both shows, the crossover doesn't sound like an all-hands-on-deck situation, and the 118 won't be joining Athena for this particular outing — especially without a certain someone to helicopter them in.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Helicopter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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