help out
phrasal verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
Examples of help out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Right now, Colleen Rose Florals is a solo operation, though McCarthy sometimes hires freelancers to help out with large events.
—
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Three people were thrown from the vehicle, while a fourth person had to be helped out by firefighters.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
The local fire department rushed to the scene and was able to put out the fire, while one pilot was helped out of the helicopter that landed near the treeline, authorities said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association and Cleveland National Forest, Descanso District, seek adult volunteers who love the outdoors to help out in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for help out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Three people were thrown from the vehicle, while a fourth person had to be helped out by firefighters.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
The local fire department rushed to the scene and was able to put out the fire, while one pilot was helped out of the helicopter that landed near the treeline, authorities said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The Laguna Mountain Volunteer Association and Cleveland National Forest, Descanso District, seek adult volunteers who love the outdoors to help out in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for help out
Cite this Entry
“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share