heliport

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A facility, such as a small airport, designed to let helicopters take off and land.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-heliport.wav

Word forms

heliport heliports

Etymology

Blend of helicopter + port, by analogy to airport.

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