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

Martin Nečas was one of just eight 100-point producers this season, but has a lone helper in this round, a primary assist on Game 2’s late equalizer. —Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

Hundreds of foreign climbers and about the same number of Nepalese guides and helpers are expected to attempt to scale the mountain next month when there are a few brief windows of favorable weather. —ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

In most cases, marigolds are the helper in the companion plant relationship, but garlic pulls its weight too. —Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026

Obviously, all these robots have a few hurdles to clear before becoming fast and reliable household helpers. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 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