helipad

noun

he·​li·​pad ˈhe-lə-ˌpad How to pronounce helipad (audio)
ˈhē-
Synonyms of helipadnext
: heliport

Examples of helipad in a Sentence

The building has a helipad on its roof.
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Other highlights include a wellness area, a winter garden, a helipad that doubles as a sport deck, and a sundeck with another pool. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Depending on the type and size of the aircraft, helipads typically range from about 40 to 80 feet in diameter. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Once the property is no longer used as an official residence for a Secret Service protectee, the helipad must be dismantled within three months. — Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Still in his yellow-and-blue climbing jacket, he can be seen in later video being wheeled on a trolley from the helipad at HAMS hospital in Kathmandu. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for helipad

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of helipad was in 1960

Rhymes for helipad

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“Helipad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helipad. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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