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

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The driver of the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda signed an agreement on March 28 to adorn the school’s logo on his helmet and driver suit for the entire 16-race IndyCar season. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 23 May 2025 The next moment, the boys are wearing boxing gloves and sparring helmets. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025 The Volusia-Flagler Transportation Planning Organization will give away free bike helmets while supplies last. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025 The helmet was created in partnership with the APE Amsterdam design studio, and will be manufactured with help from project partner Strategic Sports. Ben Coxworth may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for helmet

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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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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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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