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Definition of helipad

helipad

/ˈhɛl.ɪ.pæd/
hel · i · pad
Plural:helipads
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helipad Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, designated flat area or platform, often situated on the roof of a hospital, skyscraper, or ship, where helicopters can take off and land.

Example

"The air ambulance touched down safely on the hospital's rooftop helipad."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably in casual speech, a 'helipad' refers specifically to the marked landing surface itself, whereas a 'heliport' denotes a larger facility that may include multiple pads, lighting, hangars, and fueling equipment.

• Nearby Words

helios
heliotrope
heliotropium
helipad
heliport
helium
helix

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a blend of 'helicopter' (ultimately from Greek 'helix', meaning spiral, and 'pteron', meaning wing) and 'pad' (in the sense of a launchpad or flat cushioned surface).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helipad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helipad
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