launcharea
nounUK /ˈlɔːntʃˌeəriə/
US /ˈlɔːntʃˌeriə/
A launch area is a special place where rockets or boats start their trip.
The rocket stood on the launch area, ready to fly into space.
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2. A place at a boat dock where small boats are put into the water.
We drove the boat down to the launch area by the lake.
3. A spot where a company starts selling a new product to the public.
The store set up a launch area for the new toy.
4. An area where gliders or drones begin their flight.
The pilot checked the launch area before the drone took off.