heliport

noun

he·​li·​port ˈhe-lə-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

Examples of heliport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After running the tat through a database, Janko and Danny realize that Amelia's dad is Ramírez, and Danny rushes to the heliport to intercept Amelia before her dad gets her to the chopper. EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024 That same day, Depp and Vlasova were photographed together at a heliport in London. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 The University of Southern California, which has four existing heliports on campus, could also become part of the network, Archer said in a press release. Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Aug. 2024 Over the next two years, Archer and USC will develop plans for converting USC’s existing heliports for Midnight and other vertical take off and landing aircraft. Bruce Haring, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heliport 

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heliport was in 1948

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“Heliport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heliport. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

heliport

noun
he·​li·​port ˈhel-ə-ˌpō(ə)rt How to pronounce heliport (audio)
ˈhē-lə-,
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: a landing and takeoff place for a helicopter

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