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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The helmet stinks, the seat stinks.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jason lightens up a bit, giving Ben the disco helmet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
On the 265th pitch of their April 17 game, when the Baltimore Orioles needed some late-inning fortune, Leody Taveras tapped his helmet.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jason lightens up a bit, giving Ben the disco helmet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
On the 265th pitch of their April 17 game, when the Baltimore Orioles needed some late-inning fortune, Leody Taveras tapped his helmet.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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