helmet

noun

Definition of helmetnext
as in hood
a hard covering that is worn to protect your head

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Recent Examples of helmet The arm had a tattoo of a skeleton holding a Green Bay Packers helmet and another with an unknown letter or number. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 1 July 2026 However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 So, again, be aware of an unlocked RCR 80V’s capabilities when handing the key fob over to a rider, and always gear up with a helmet, sturdy shoes, and no bare skin showing while riding. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Lewis lived near the causeway bridge and regularly rode her bike over it, always while wearing a helmet, her niece Veronica Haines told the South Florida Sun Sentinel last week. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for helmet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
  1. hood
  2. skullcap
  3. bonnet
  4. turban
  5. beret
  6. casque
  7. hat
  8. sombrero
Noun
  • And the surviving cartel scoundrels take the parting shot by kidnapping beloved Carter, putting a hood on him and taking the boy off.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • At least a hundred people witnessed the caning, carried out by a group of people wearing robes and hoods on a stage in Bustanussalatin City Park in Banda Aceh.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hood
Noun
  • Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.
    — Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026
Definition of skullcap
Noun
  • The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bonnet
Noun
  • The caskets of his family members sat beneath Khamenei’s, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
    — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Television footage showed his coffin draped with the Iranian flag and topped with his black turban.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of turban
Noun
  • Madonna attended the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015 in a lacy ensemble paired with black thigh-high boots and a black beret with an attached mesh veil.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of beret
Noun
  • The ornamentation found on the beaks and tops of heads of hornbills are a structure similar to the casque on the cassowary, a bird species found in New Guinea and Australia.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of casque
Noun
  • Over the years, Merrell itself has become well known for standout styles like the Moab hiking boot and Jungle Moc, along with its outdoor clothing and accessories (think hats, socks, and small bags).
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of hat
Noun
  • Sombrero flick The sombrero flick means different things to different people.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Quiroz recently began wearing a sombrero.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Definition of sombrero

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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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