: one that helps
especially
: a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor
Examples of helper in a Sentence
The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.
over the summer Chris worked as a carpenter's helper
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In terms of beach dining, there's a dedicated team of sandy-footed helpers who can fetch you everything from a lounge chair to a cocktail.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Skylar Diggins had 23 points and nine assists, and Natasha Cloud added 18 points and nine helpers.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The assist was also Marner’s 10th primary helper in these playoffs, which also leads the entire NHL.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ahead, experts highlight the advantages that milk offers plants, along with instructions on how to apply it effectively, when to avoid using it as a garden helper, and common mistakes to avoid.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Skylar Diggins had 23 points and nine assists, and Natasha Cloud added 18 points and nine helpers.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The assist was also Marner’s 10th primary helper in these playoffs, which also leads the entire NHL.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helper. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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helper
noun
help·er
ˈhel-pər 
: one that helps
especially
: a person who helps a more skilled person
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