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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA marked spot, often on a roof or a patch of ground, where helicopters land.

Common pairings

rooftop helipad private helipad

Word forms

helipads plural

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Etymology

A blend of "heli-" (from helicopter) and "pad."

Rhymes for helipad

iPad

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Frequently asked questions

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.