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Definition of helmet

helmet

/ˈhɛl.mət/
hel · met
Plural:helmets
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Adjective:helmeted
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Past Simple:helmeted
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Past Participle:helmeted
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Present Participle:helmeting
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helmet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A hard or padded protective hat, typically worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, or athletes to prevent head injuries.

Example

"She strapped on her bicycle helmet before riding down the steep hill."

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• verb

1

To equip with or wear a protective head covering.

Example

"The construction workers were strictly helmeted and vested before entering the active work site."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'helmet', borrowed from Old French 'helmet', a diminutive form of 'helme' (helmet), which is of Germanic origin and related to Old English 'helm' (covering, crown, helmet).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helmet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helmet
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