helipad
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of helipad
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that work was underway to build a "beautiful" new helipad at the White House, in his latest personally directed redesign to the iconic building.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
It also had three kitchens, five bars, two wine cellars, a four-lane bowling alley, a helipad, a gym, a wellness center, a gaming area and an 85-foot-long infinity pool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Other luxe amenities include a floating dock and boat ramp, two outdoor pools, and a helipad.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 9, 2025
By the time it touched down on a makeshift helipad outside Somdal village, the crowd had already begun to sing.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025
I was loading Hueys up on the helipad, and when the last bird took off, while I was putting on my shirt, I looked over and saw him leaning against my jeep, waiting for me.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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