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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The Texas native Ashton Jeanty would look awfully good with a star on his helmet, for example.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Because of similarities to motifs found on helmets in eastern Sweden, archaeologists long assumed the Sutton Hoo helmet originated there, too.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Diets rich in legumes, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, fruits, and low-fat dairy products may slow brain aging.
4) Minimize your risk of head injury by wearing helmets when skating or biking.
5) Stay socially active.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Fry Helmet: Forged from the iconic French Fry box, this enchanted helmet is rumored to protect you from friends stealing your last fry.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Because of similarities to motifs found on helmets in eastern Sweden, archaeologists long assumed the Sutton Hoo helmet originated there, too.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Diets rich in legumes, vegetables, whole grains, unsaturated fats, nuts, fruits, and low-fat dairy products may slow brain aging.
4) Minimize your risk of head injury by wearing helmets when skating or biking.
5) Stay socially active.
—Murali Doraiswamy, Time, 1 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2025.
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