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

Dee — who went to the University of Pennsylvania, just like Janine — becomes a surprisingly adept second-grade classroom helper. —Noel Murray, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

Lemieux predicted Crosby would break each of his franchise records a few days after Crosby’s first assist — a primary helper on a Mark Recchi power-play goal against the Devils in New Jersey on Oct. 5, 2005. —Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024

Rhaenyra moves in to hug her and the pair end up sharing a passionate kiss, only to be interrupted by one of Rhaenyra's helpers. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024

Tippett got the primary helper on Frost’s second goal of the night, too, tying the score at 3-3. —Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024

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