helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad How to pronounce helipad (audio)
ˈhē-

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.
Recent Examples on the Web There’s also a restaurant and bar, an indoor/outdoor spa with five treatment rooms, infinity-edge swimming pool, a yoga pavilion, meandering pathways leading to hidden pergolas, a helipad, and per the listing, the opportunity for the new owner to add 16 more villas. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024 His 130-acre property in Bedford, N.Y., known as High Winds, has its own helipad, indoor ice rink and waterfall. Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024 Within a year of being notified of the helipad violation, the resort agreed in 2012 to cease using the helipad, the legal claim stated. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 The $500 million sailing vessel features very tall masts, a swimming pool, a helipad and room for a second, smaller yacht. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024 The now roughly 20-year-old residence and its grounds include a variety of modern luxuries, such as a helipad and an elevator. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024 Other activities looked at being added include skateboarding competitions, a helicopter landing on a temporary helipad on the beach and art installations. Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 That’s why the helipad is critical — during a stroke, every minute matters. Peder Schaefer, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2024 In addition, the city accused the resort of constructing a helipad without first getting the necessary permits in violation of city, state and FAA regulations. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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