: 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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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helper. Accessed 1 Mar. 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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