helmet

noun

hel·​met ˈhel-mət How to pronounce helmet (audio)
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
helmeted adjective
helmetlike adjective

Examples of helmet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some products, like bike trailers and helmets that are made in China, will still be excluded. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 May 2024 The suit is complete with arm and leg guards and a helmet decorated with pieces of boar tusk. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024 But plenty of superstar athletes have rituals, the toe taps and helmet touches. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 21 May 2024 Then they get geared up in a helmet and flight suit before getting into a wind tunnel that simulates the action of skydiving. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for helmet 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of helme helmet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English helm helmet, Old High German helan to conceal — more at hell

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of helmet was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

helmet

noun
hel·​met ˈhel-mət How to pronounce helmet (audio)
1
: a covering or enclosing headpiece of armor
2
: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material
helmetlike adjective
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