helipad
Translation
helipad
Examples
The helicopter landed on the hospital's helipad.
The helicopter landed on the hospital's helipad.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) helipad a landing area for a helicopter The building has a helipad on the roof.
Similar Words
Synonyms: landing pad, landing zone
Etymology
A blend of 'helicopter' and 'pad', meaning a flat surface for landing.
Memory Tips
Picture a flat 'pad' with a large 'H' on it, specifically for a 'heli'copter to land on.