Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

launching-pad

noun

/ˈlɔːn.tʃɪŋ pæd/

Definition

A platform or area from which a rocket or spacecraft is launched.

Examples

The launch of the satellite took place on the launching-pad at midnight.
Engineers are making last-minute checks on the launching-pad before the rocket’s liftoff.
The astronauts waited anxiously on the launching-pad for their historic mission to begin.

Meaning

The term ‘launching-pad’ refers to a designated spot where vehicles, typically rockets or spacecraft, are positioned before they are sent into the sky.