Heliport
/ˈhɛl.i.pɔːrt/noun
A landing area or small airport for helicopters.
Did you know?The first half of *heliport* comes from Greek *hēlios* (“sun”), the same ancient root behind *heliocentric* and *helium*, while the second half comes from Latin *portus* (“harbor” or “haven”).
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
hḗlios
“the sun”
Latin
Latin
portus
“a harbor, haven, or sheltered landing place”
19th Century
English
helicopter
“a heavier-than-air aircraft using rotating blades to lift and propel itself”
20th Century
English
heliport
“a landing place for helicopters”
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