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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The communication issues surfaced after Marine One flights were moved from the White House South Lawn to the Ellipse in May as work on the helipad continued, according to Reuters. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The Boardwalk’s two swimming pools, two helipads, putting green, spa with his- and-hers massage tables, and cinema exude a new money aesthetic. — CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 The note likely refers to the helipad construction on the South Lawn, where the presidential helicopter normally lands and takes off. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 10, in Washington, DC. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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

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“Helipad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helipad. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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