Definition of "helicopter"

Kid-friendly meaning of helicopter, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "helicopter" mean?

helicopter (noun) — a flying machine with spinning blades on top.

Part of speechNoun Syllables4 (hel·i·cop·ter)

Example sentences using "helicopter"

Grade K–2
Look at the helicopter.
Grade 3–5
A helicopter circled overhead while news crews tried to capture footage of the parade.
Grade 6–8
A helicopter's ability to hover and land in tight spaces makes it irreplaceable in emergency medicine, even though it's far more expensive to operate than a fixed-wing plane.

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