Definition

A place where helicopters can land and take off, often equipped with facilities for passengers and cargo.

Example

The new helistop was built on the roof of the hospital for quick medical transport.

Conversation

Did you see that new helistop they built downtown?

Yeah, I heard it's for tourist trips around the city.

I think it would be fun to take a ride from the helistop one day.

Definitely! The views must be amazing from up there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of 'heli-' (from Greek 'helix', meaning spiral or coil) and 'stop' (from Old English 'stoppian', meaning to close or block). The term 'helistop' refers to a stopping point for helicopters, often in a spiral or coiled pattern.

Memory Tip

Imagine a helicopter coming to a 'stop' ('stop') in a 'spiral' ('heli-') pattern — that's how you can remember that 'helistop' is a place where helicopters land.

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