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
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Unlike some hairsprays that shellac your hair into place and risk flaking, this one keeps things soft, touchable, and free of helmet hair.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Local kids grow up striving to play football under the Friday lights, but most won’t be wearing helmets.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
This may include the chassis, engine, race suit, gloves, boots and helmet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Sporting their ski helmets and uniforms, the skiing team added pompoms to their cheer routine and flawlessly executed the moves — including high kicks!
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Feb. 2025
Local kids grow up striving to play football under the Friday lights, but most won’t be wearing helmets.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
This may include the chassis, engine, race suit, gloves, boots and helmet.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Sporting their ski helmets and uniforms, the skiing team added pompoms to their cheer routine and flawlessly executed the moves — including high kicks!
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for helmet
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helmet. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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