noun
helo
HEE-loh
Helo (noun) means an informal, especially military, word for a helicopter. Example: “The squad waited for the helo to touch down.”
noun
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An informal, especially military, word for a helicopter.
"The squad waited for the helo to touch down."
How to use helo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang short form of "helicopter," common in military and aviation contexts.
When to use it
Informal/military jargon rather than standard written English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- helos
- Third person singular
- helos
- Past tense
- heloed
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The squad waited for the _____ to touch down.
Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "helicopter."
Rhymes for helo
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What does “helo” mean?
The word “helo” means an informal, especially military, word for a helicopter. In plain terms, slang short form of "helicopter," common in military and aviation contexts.
How do you pronounce “helo”?
“Helo” is pronounced HEE-loh (/ˈhi.loʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “helo” in a sentence?
Here is “helo” used in a sentence: “The squad waited for the helo to touch down.”
What part of speech is “helo”?
“Helo” is a noun.
