helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad 

ˈhē-

: heliport

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.

Recent Examples on the Web

The 414-foot Lürssen wasn’t a floating palace like most of the world’s largest yachts before it, but an expedition ship disguised as a superyacht, complete with submarines, helipads, a drive-in marina, and research capabilities. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Condo leaders have urged Miami Beach officials to reject the helipad, saying helicopter flights could disrupt their quality of life. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The cover photo shows Trump standing on the new White House helipad. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Notable lodges with helipads include Rwanda’s One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and Tanzania’s Mwiba Lodge in the heart of the Serengeti. — Liz Wheeler, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for helipad

• cephalad
• galahad
• ironclad
• libertad
• undergrad
• ad
• add
• bad
• brad
• cad
• clad
• dad