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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Nearby was a private airstrip with a hangar and helipad. Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 There will also be an observation deck (currently planned to be the world’s tallest) and sky terrace, a Four Seasons luxury hotel, and a 98-foot-diameter outdoor balcony, which was originally designed as a helipad. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026 There’s also a spa, restaurant and helipad, of course. Sarah Moreno february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 The secluded location, along with the private sandy beach and the helipad, enhance the resort's exclusivity. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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