launchpad

noun
UK: /ˈlɔːntʃpæd/
US: /ˈlɔːntʃpæd/

  1. A place where rockets take off.

    1. The rocket sat on the launchpad ready for its mission.
    2. Security around the launchpad was extremely tight due to the upcoming space mission.

  2. A place or situation from which something new, such as a project or career, is started or developed.

    1. College was his launchpad to success.
    2. The internship proved to be a launchpad for her career in journalism.

Synonyms

springboard starting point foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "launchpad" in English means: A place where rockets take off., A place or situation from which something new, such as a project or career, is started or developed..

The phonetic transcription of "launchpad" is /ˈlɔːntʃpæd/ in British English and /ˈlɔːntʃpæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "launchpad": springboard, starting point, foundation.

Example usage of "launchpad": "The rocket sat on the launchpad ready for its mission.". More examples on the page.