helmet
noun
hel·met
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Definition of helmet
1
: a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor — see armor illustration
2
: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact
3
: something resembling a helmet
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Other Words from helmet
helmeted
\ ˈhel-mə-təd
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adjective
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adjective
helmetlike
\ ˈhel-mət-ˌlīk
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of helmet in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Atop the Capitol building, the bronze Statue of Freedom created in 1863 by Thomas Crawford wears a crested Roman helmet, with an eagle’s head and feathers. — Cortlynn Stark, Washington Post, "New tour app seeks to correct the Native American narrative in the nation’s capital," 21 Aug. 2019 Will, 25, darted into the ship’s damage-control locker and pulled on a bulky firefighting suit, mask, helmet, boots and an air tank. — Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News, "Meet the icebreaker Polar Star, the neglected stepchild of the U.S. military industrial complex," 17 Aug. 2019 As to the second: What better excuse to buy a helmet—or a hairnet—of your own? — Corey Seymour, Vogue, "Stop Whining About Revel Scooters And Just Say Yes," 16 Aug. 2019 Defensive lineman LaBryan Ray is still going through the acclimation period wearing just helmet, shoulder pads and shorts while the rest of the team is in full gear. -- Everything looked fine with the quarterbacks. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, "Alabama practice report: Notes from steamy outdoor workout," 15 Aug. 2019 Agents seized a ballistic helmet, body armor, a supply of ammonium nitrate and fuel, thousands of rounds of ammunition, a night camera, improvised explosives, and four Honduran ID cards, according to court records. — Kevin Krause, Dallas News, "Feds are looking for militia man with 'violent tendencies' who mounted armed patrols on South Texas border," 9 Aug. 2019 For a first ride, users are given a brief operating tutorial on the app that covers the basics like how to start and accelerate (watch out for the sensitive throttle) and requirements, like wearing a helmet (two are included in the moped’s trunk). — Aaron Randle, New York Times, "Now Crowding New York’s Streets: Rented Mopeds Going 30 M.P.H.," 9 Aug. 2019 There are your smart motorcycle helmets, your smart glasses, your smart tee shirt. — Fortune, "Inside the Growing Tech Battle for India’s Consumers—Data Sheet," 7 Aug. 2019 Attire: Shells, helmets Media viewing: Entire practice. — Michelle Gardner, azcentral, "Sun Devils wrap up third practice; Herm Edwards heads to Canton," 2 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'helmet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for helmet
helmet
noun
English Language Learners Definition of helmet
: a hard hat that is worn to protect your head
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helmet
noun
hel·met
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Kids Definition of helmet
: a protective covering for the head
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