Synonyms of helicopters

helicopters 1 of 2

noun

plural of helicopter

as in choppers

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

• choppers
• copters
• helos
• whirlybirds
• eggbeaters
• rotorcraft
• gyroplanes
• autogiros
• convertiplanes
• rotary-wing aircrafts
• tilt-rotors
• slicks

helicopters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of helicopter

as in jets

Related Words

• jets
• rockets
• catapults
• orbits
• darts
• planes
• flits
• flutters
• dives
• stoops
• wings
• coasts
• sweeps
• floats
• sails
• cruises
• hovers
• wafts
• drifts
• glides
• aviates
• flies
• soars
• hangs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of helicopters

Noun

Garcia drove into Elk Grove, where he was chased by multiple law enforcement patrol cars and helicopters, according to the DA’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Personnel from the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard and the Brazilian Navy were expected to arrive on Wednesday to reinforce the effort, joining Guyanan and French divers, state and private vessels, and helicopters already involved in the operation. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

When two helicopters operate in close proximity, their rotors risk colliding in flight and then coming apart explosively, which would lead the aircraft to fall to the ground with the aerodynamics of a lawn dart. — Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

However, in a world where even attack helicopters face the increasing threat of drones and sophisticated air defenses, the Loyal Wingman concept is expanding to include rotorcraft. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

More than 100 operators have been trained to use the system, which has been integrated into over 20 aircraft platforms, including helicopters, drones, fighters, and cargo aircraft. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

On Tuesday morning, Cal Fire had 15 engine crews, six hand crews, five water tenders, four bulldozers, and three helicopters assisting in the firefight. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Overhead, drones still dart and helicopters hover, their noises now easily identifiable. — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026

Thousands of soldiers started taking up positions early Tuesday, many taking selfies as helicopters flew overhead. — Eva Van Dam, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026