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Definition of launchpad

launchpad

/ˈlɔːntʃˌpæd/
launch · pad
Plural:launchpads
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• noun

1

An above-ground platform and supporting facility from which a rocket, spacecraft, or guided missile is vertically launched.

Example

"The spacecraft stood on the launchpad as engineers completed the final pre-flight checks."

2

A starting point, foundation, or catalyst that enables a new venture, career, or project to begin and succeed.

Example

"The internship served as a launchpad for her successful career in investigative journalism."

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• Nearby Words

laughter
launch
launcher
launchpad
launder
launderer
launderette

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