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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Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
The helicopter will be carry a team that includes a pilot provided by AirMethods and a critical care nurse and a respiratory therapist employed by Cincinnati Children's.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
When Mangione waived extradition from Pennsylvania last week, he was quickly moved to New York City, arriving by plane and then helicopter on his way to face federal charges.
—Adam Reiss, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Through severe storms and the threat of bears and mountain lions, dogs, National Guard helicopters, drones and ground volunteers were used to scour the wilderness for two days — until the redheaded toddler was spotted in a shed two miles away from his home.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
The helicopter will be carry a team that includes a pilot provided by AirMethods and a critical care nurse and a respiratory therapist employed by Cincinnati Children's.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 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
When Mangione waived extradition from Pennsylvania last week, he was quickly moved to New York City, arriving by plane and then helicopter on his way to face federal charges.
—Adam Reiss, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Helicopter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helicopter. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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