helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

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

Synonyms of helper

• 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

What a sad, heartbreaking end to a life that had been devoted to being a helper. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Instead of creating a new helper for every individual task, these agents remain active, carry out follow-up work and decide when to send information back to the main agent. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Relatives or other helpers care for the mother and baby, ensuring a smooth postpartum recovery. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

There's the moveable bookcase that concealed the hiding place and the staircase helpers used to bring the Franks food and news of the day. — Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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