launching pad

noun

Examples of launching pad in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The post is a relatively under-the-radar office that’s often used a launching pad for the governor’s mansion. Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024 The group serves as a launching pad for his whirlwind romance with Anne Hathaway’s Solène in Michael Showalter’s film, now streaming on Prime Video. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for launching pad 

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of launching pad was in 1951

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“Launching pad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/launching%20pad. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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