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

That includes lightweight virtual reality glasses, Ray-Ban glasses without cameras and a tiny puck the size of a keychain for communicating with Meta’s AI helper. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Researchers also documented an AMOS helper chain that could maintain access to an infected device. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Some reported that their AI helper had deleted emails or made credit-card purchases without permission. — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026

Different characters — villains and helpers — pop up along his journey, as well as different tools and weapons. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 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