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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And when you’re done with fun in the water, head to the touch-and-go helipad on the foredeck that doubles as a basketball court for a pick-up game or two. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026 Explore the Parks Via a Private Flight Luxury travelers can explore the national parks via a helicopter that departs from Amangiri's helipad. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 For those with a desire to get away from it all and truly immerse in a winter wonderland, there’s a helipad from which helicopter and cat skiers can be taken to explore the legendary Chugach Mountain range. Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 Inside the helicopter is a miniature intensive care unit with ventilators, monitors and oxygen tanks that can be moved in and out to stabilize a patient in a hospital, during the flight and after landing at the Texas Children's helipad until the patient is connected to hospital machines. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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