launchpad
Translation
launchpad, launching pad
Examples
The rocket is on the launchpad.
The rocket is on the launchpad.
This job is a launchpad for his career.
This job is a launchpad for his career.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) launchpad ((for sth.)) a platform for launching sth. This job is a launchpad for his career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: platform, starting point, springboard
Etymology
A compound word from 'launch' and 'pad' (a flat surface). Literally a 'pad for launching'.
Memory Tips
Picture a rocket sitting on a large, flat 'pad' before it 'launches'. This helps remember both the literal and figurative meanings.