English · Word Candidate

helmet

/ˈhɛlmɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: helmets · helmeting · helmetting · helmeted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

Noun

Examples

Now that she had rested and had fed from the luncheon tray Mrs. Broome had just removed, she had reverted to her normal gaiety. She looked cool in a grey tailored cotton dress with a terracotta scarf and shoes and her hair a black silk helmet.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour. — Such a helm when placed above a shield on a coat of arms.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To cover with, or as if with, a helmet.

Verb

Examples

There was no nonsense about these women—no hysteria, no top-note emotion. They were not out for smashing windows or helmetting policemen, or blowing up things sky-high.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “helmet” mean?

A hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.

Is “helmet” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.