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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Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The artifacts, however, remained missing until April, when two of the three men surrendered the helmet—slightly dented—and two of the bracelets as part of a plea agreement.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The artifacts, however, remained missing until April, when two of the three men surrendered the helmet—slightly dented—and two of the bracelets as part of a plea agreement.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for helmet
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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