helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər How to pronounce helper (audio)
: 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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Some vaccines contain a minute amount of aluminum salt that serves as an adjuvant – a helper ingredient that improves the quality and staying power of the immune response, so each dose can protect with less antigen. Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025 So this magical guy soon showed up with two helpers. Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 In one fist, the domestic helper holds a small figurine of Our Lady of Good Voyage in Antipolo, the patron saint of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025 Both vision helpers are a part of the airport’s MyMIAccess program, which helps travel with accessibility issues. Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for helper

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of helper was in the 13th century

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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helper. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

helper

noun
help·​er ˈhel-pər How to pronounce helper (audio)
: one that helps
especially : a person who helps a more skilled person

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