What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
helicopter
Example
The helicopter flew over the city, providing an aerial view. [helicopter: noun]
Example
The rescue team arrived in a helicopter to save the stranded hikers. [helicopter: noun]
chopper
Example
He rode his chopper down the highway, feeling the wind in his hair. [chopper: noun]
Example
She used a chopper to chop onions for the soup. [chopper: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Helicopter is a more commonly used term than chopper, especially in formal contexts related to aviation or military operations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between helicopter and chopper?
Helicopter is a more formal term than chopper, which is often used in informal or slang contexts.
