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

Dominicans have immigrated to Puerto Rico for decades, becoming part of the fabric of society as construction workers, domestic helpers, cooks, lawyers, professors, teachers and police officers. —Adrian Florido, NPR, 2 June 2025

While clearly there’s the fear of human replacement and job loss, Cardenas sees humanoid robots as helper, not usurpers. —John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

For example, half as many people work as unskilled helpers now than in 1999. —Bahaa Chammout, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025

The longest-serving Oiler followed up a three-assist outing in Game 3 with two primary helpers in Game 4. —Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 27 May 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