noun
helipad
HEH-lee-pad
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
Word Forms
helipads plural
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Etymology
A blend of "heli-" (from helicopter) and "pad."