Synonyms for

Launchpad

Verb / ˈlɔ:ˈntʃpæd / Another word for launchpad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A platform or structure from which a spacecraft or missile is launched.

Synonyms & similar words

launchpad launcharea launchingpad pad airfield helipad runway airstrip

Example sentences

  1. The astronauts climbed aboard the spacecraft on the launchpad.
  2. The launchpad was cleared for takeoff.
  3. The rocket engines roared as the rocket lifted off from the launchpad.
  4. The launchpad was damaged during the storm.
  5. The launchpad is located in the middle of the desert.

Quotes

  • The launchpad is the final, ultimate expression of a design process. It's the place where everything comes together.
  • The launchpad is where everything begins and ends. It's the place where dreams become reality.
  • The launchpad is a symbol of human ambition and achievement.

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