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

Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec’s helper was his fourth. —Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026

Jabbari's helper was his second in 17 career matches, while all four of Gidi's assists have come this season through 18 career matches. —ABC News, 17 May 2026

Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth. —CBS News, 17 May 2026

Produced by Jagath Sumathipala, the film also stars Vidhushika Ramaraj as a Sri Lankan Tamil Muslim woman sent to work as a domestic helper in the Gulf who is wrongly accused of murdering an infant in her care. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 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