helpmeet

noun

help·​meet ˈhelp-ˌmēt How to pronounce helpmeet (audio)

Examples of helpmeet in a Sentence

exasperated, the army surgeon requested a helpmeet who wouldn't faint at the sight of blood he and his helpmeet share a passion for rock climbing
Recent Examples on the Web Rather than serve as helpmeets to men, their husbands often took a backseat. Marissa C. Rhodes / Made By History, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024 In a workplace, they’re expected to be helpmeets while also being held up as tokens of acceptance, a dynamic the characters bridle against and use to their advantage. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2024 His wife, the helpmeet, reminds him not to forget the sunscreen. Mike Spies, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024 He is aided by his translator Lady Mariko (Sawai) and newfound ally John Blackthorne (Jarvis), here depicted as, if not quite a helpmeet, then someone with a great deal to learn. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for helpmeet 

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Word History

Etymology

help entry 2 + meet, adjective

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of helpmeet was in 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Helpmeet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpmeet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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helpmeet

noun
help·​meet -ˌmēt How to pronounce helpmeet (audio)
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