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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Branch was fined $23,186 earlier this season for chucking Tucker Kraft’s helmet in a Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Participants receive a free helmet, while supplies last and may be eligible for an e-bike rebate through the City of Vista’s program.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
After exchanging words, Branch slapped Smith-Schuster across the helmet.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
All cavers should have a helmet, three light sources, backup batteries, knee and elbow pads, gloves, and sturdy boots.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Participants receive a free helmet, while supplies last and may be eligible for an e-bike rebate through the City of Vista’s program.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
After exchanging words, Branch slapped Smith-Schuster across the helmet.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
All cavers should have a helmet, three light sources, backup batteries, knee and elbow pads, gloves, and sturdy boots.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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 19 Oct. 2025.
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