helmet
noun
hel·met ˈhel-mət 
1
: a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor see armor illustration
2
: any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact
3
: something resembling a helmet
helmeted
ˈhel-mə-təd
adjective helmetlike
ˈhel-mət-ˌlīk
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The junior walked off the practice field with his helmet. 
Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The video also shows Donald falling to the ground with a Bengals helmet in hand. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 At the start of the second quarter, Burmeister had an 8-yard run to his left that ended with his helmet being knocked loose by Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 His next goal is to suit up in a race car uniform, complete with a helmet for safety, and head to the Michigan secretary of state to get his license — just to see what he'll be told. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 Clifford headed to the locker room with his helmet off early in the second half with an undisclosed injury. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 New Bears coach Matt Eberflus and new general manager Ryan Poles pose with a helmet after being introduced on Jan. 31, 2022, at Halas Hall. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The center then got on his feet and threw a haymaker at Brown that seemed to connect with his helmet. San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2022 After one of his final routes of the afternoon, Rashod Bateman walked back to the Ravens’ offense with his helmet pushed up, arms akimbo. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The video also shows Donald falling to the ground with a Bengals helmet in hand. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 At the start of the second quarter, Burmeister had an 8-yard run to his left that ended with his helmet being knocked loose by Arizona linebacker Jerry Roberts. San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 His next goal is to suit up in a race car uniform, complete with a helmet for safety, and head to the Michigan secretary of state to get his license — just to see what he'll be told. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 Clifford headed to the locker room with his helmet off early in the second half with an undisclosed injury. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2022 New Bears coach Matt Eberflus and new general manager Ryan Poles pose with a helmet after being introduced on Jan. 31, 2022, at Halas Hall. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The center then got on his feet and threw a haymaker at Brown that seemed to connect with his helmet. San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Aug. 2022 After one of his final routes of the afternoon, Rashod Bateman walked back to the Ravens’ offense with his helmet pushed up, arms akimbo. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of helme helmet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English helm helmet, Old High German helan to conceal — more at hell
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing helmet
Kids Definition
helmet
noun
hel·met ˈhel-mət
: a protective covering for the head
helmet
noun
as in hood
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head Synonyms & Similar Words
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