helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

especially : a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor

Synonyms

• assistant
• aide
• aid
• apprentice
• adjutant
• deputy
• sidekick

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

Recent Examples on the Web

At age 7, Piper is the group’s enthusiastic helper and loves keeping busy. —The Star, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025

This achievement brings it closer to being an everyday household helper. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025

Fast food and counter workers—as well as bartender helpers, chefs and cooks, dishwashers, and other food workers—are eligible for the tax deduction, according to a White House social media post on Tuesday. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025

Her husband and their helpers are in various group chats together, which Nina says are a godsend in making sure everyone’s communicating and on the same page. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing helper

• helper T cell
• plumber's helper
• T helper cell

Kids Definition

helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

especially : a person who helps a more skilled person