Examples of helmet in a Sentence
Judy Berlfein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
Following the touchdown, Kelce celebrated on the sidelines by flexing his bicep before his teammate and fellow tight end, Noah Gray, ran up to him for a jocular head butting of their helmets.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
In what appeared to be an apology posted to his Instagram story, Rife directed anyone offended by his jokes to a link that led them to a website for special needs helmets.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
Additionally, a baby helmet is used to change the shape of the skull.
—Maria Carter, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023
Other stand-out pieces include a distressed balaclava that focuses on function and comfort, inspired by F1 driver helmets.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Nov. 2023
In the below clip, Jack Rooney (John Bradley) and Jin Cheng (Jess Hong) explore a rather unique VR helmet.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2023
When another rioter pinned Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges against a door, Cappuccio ripped a gas mask off the officer's face and dislodged his helmet, prosecutors said.
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2023
The collection is quite utilitarian and is useful with pieces like snowboards, skis, helmets, and poles for downhill, cross-skiing, and hiking.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2023
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Word History
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
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
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