: 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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David Rising, Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
In his statement, Grasl thanked the nuns’ helpers but said their efforts were no longer required.
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Indonesia's consulate said two of the dead were nationals also working as domestic helpers.
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David Rising, Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
In his statement, Grasl thanked the nuns’ helpers but said their efforts were no longer required.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Indonesia's consulate said two of the dead were nationals also working as domestic helpers.
—Joyce Zhou, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
But this year, Santa’s little helper has gone digital for many parents, including myself.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for helper
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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helper. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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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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