: 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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This series introduces little ones to many different topics and themes, including learning about community helpers and family values, in a way that feels fun.
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
And for those 14 years, he's had an important helper by his side.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
This series introduces little ones to many different topics and themes, including learning about community helpers and family values, in a way that feels fun.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Believe the video that shows Pretti was a helper.
—Laura Yuen, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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 9 Feb. 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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