noun
helipad
HEH-lee-pad
Helipad (noun) means a small, dedicated landing and takeoff area for helicopters. Example: “The hospital built a helipad on its roof for emergency transfers.”
noun
1
A small, dedicated landing and takeoff area for helicopters.
"The hospital built a helipad on its roof for emergency transfers."
How to use helipad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA marked spot, often on a roof or a patch of ground, where helicopters land.
Common pairings
rooftop helipad
private helipad
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Word forms
- Plural
- helipads
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Etymology
A blend of "heli-" (from helicopter) and "pad."
Rhymes for helipad
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What does “helipad” mean?
The word “helipad” means a small, dedicated landing and takeoff area for helicopters. In plain terms, a marked spot, often on a roof or a patch of ground, where helicopters land.
How do you pronounce “helipad”?
“Helipad” is pronounced HEH-lee-pad (/ˈhɛ.liˌpæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “helipad” in a sentence?
Here is “helipad” used in a sentence: “The hospital built a helipad on its roof for emergency transfers.”
What part of speech is “helipad”?
“Helipad” is a noun.
