helper

noun

help·​er ˈhel-pər 

: one that helps

especially : a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor

Synonyms

• adjunct
• adjutant
• aid
• aide
• apprentice
• assistant
• coadjutor
• deputy
• helpmate
• helpmeet
• lieutenant
• mate
• 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

There was some extra voltage in the ovation when Drysdale’s helper was announced by longtime public address man Lou Nolan. —Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025

Score everything from the famous professional stand mixer (in a mini version) to kitchen helpers, like food processors and hand blenders for less, with savings of up to 72 percent off. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

In several demonstrations, Operator showed the potential for AI to take on a more active role as a web helper. —Will Knight, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2025

Since crocodiles were considered divine helpers against evil, the figure is supposed to absorb the pain and then be discarded. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 12 Jan. 2025

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