Synonyms of helicopter

helicopter 1 of 2

noun

ˈhe-lə-ˌkäp-tər 

as in chopper

a vehicle for traveling through the air that obtains its lift from rotors which spin horizontally

took a helicopter tour to get a better sense of the grandeur of the Grand Canyon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chopper
• copter
• helo
• whirlybird
• eggbeater
• rotorcraft
• gyroplane
• autogiro
• tilt-rotor
• convertiplane
• rotary-wing aircraft
• slick

helicopter

2 of 2

verb

as in to jet

Related Words

• jet
• rocket
• catapult
• orbit
• dart
• plane
• coast
• flit
• flutter
• dive
• wing
• stoop
• hover
• sail
• sweep
• float
• cruise
• drift
• waft
• glide
• fly
• hang
• soar
• aviate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of helicopter

Noun

At the peak last weekend, there were 2,177 firefighters in Big Sur battling the blaze, with 10 helicopters, 194 engines, 30 bulldozers and huge C-130 air tankers dropping retardant. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Over time, Santa Cristina turned into a self-sufficient family estate with a nine-bedroom villa, a farmhouse, vegetable gardens, olive trees, an apiary, a private chapel, a swimming pool, boats, and even helicopter access. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Troops would need to collect the material from several places, secure an airstrip near each, truck or helicopter the equipment and material to and from the strip, and defend against attacks on the preparations and shipments. — Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026

Workers have reported feeling hungry, frustrated and mistreated, with some now discussing paying out of their own pockets to helicopter a food drop into the remote area. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026