Helmet

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlmɪt/

Definitions of helmet

noun a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others to protect the head from injury.

Example Sentences

A1 He wears a helmet when he rides his bike.

A2 The construction worker put on his helmet before starting work.

B1 It is important to wear a helmet for safety while skiing.

B2 The firefighter's helmet protected him from falling debris.

C1 The astronaut's helmet was essential for surviving in space.

C2 The medieval knight's helmet was adorned with intricate designs.

Examples of helmet in a Sentence

formal The construction worker always wears a helmet for safety on the job site.

informal Hey, don't forget to grab your helmet before we go biking!

slang I feel like a total dork wearing this helmet, but safety first, right?

figurative She put on her emotional helmet before diving into the difficult conversation.

Grammatical Forms of helmet

• plural: helmets
• comparative: more helmet
• superlative: most helmet
• present tense: wear helmet
• future tense: will wear helmet
• perfect tense: have worn helmet
• continuous tense: are wearing helmet
• singular: helmet
• positive degree: helmet
• infinitive: to helmet
• gerund: wearing helmet
• participle: helmeted

Origin and Evolution of helmet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'helmet' originated from the Old French word 'helme' which was derived from the Latin word 'galea' meaning 'helmet or head covering'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'helmet' has evolved to refer specifically to a protective headgear worn in battle or for sports, emphasizing its role in safeguarding the head from injury.