: 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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Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Here are some of the helpers who rose so fiercely to the grievous occasion.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Plus, shop more produce-preserving helpers at Amazon below.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
With a little creativity, plastic water bottles can make great DIY helpers around your home while cutting down on waste.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 June 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 20 Jun. 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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