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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The Simi Valley residence features a 17,000-square-foot Spanish-style villa, plus numerous guest and staff houses, equestrian facilities, and a helipad. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026 Kraft’s helipad — another unusual detail in the foothills — sits about 10 minutes from Westover Field Airport for private aviation. David Caraccio march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The base had a helipad, tennis court, recreation area, barracks, mess hall, signal towers and more. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 The Associated Press, citing Iraqi security officials, reported that a missile hit a helipad within the compound of the US embassy in Baghdad. Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 14 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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