Helmet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhel-mət/ hel·met

Meaning & Definition of Helmet

Helmet (noun)

  1. a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor
  2. any of various protective head coverings usually made of a hard material to resist impact
  3. something resembling a helmet

Helmet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a hard covering that is worn to protect your head

    similar: baseball cap, beret, billycock (British), biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, panama, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap, sombrero, sou'wester, Stetson, stocking cap, stovepipe, sunbonnet, tam, tam-o'-shanter, ten-gallon hat, top hat, topper, toque, tricorne, turban, zucchetto, cap, chapeau, hat, headdress, headgear, headpiece, lid (slang), warbonnet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Helmet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Helmet:

British: billycock
Slang: lid
baseball cap, beret, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche, casque, castor, cloche, cocked hat, cowboy hat, cowl, derby, fedora, fez, garrison cap, hard hat, helm, high hat, homburg, hood, kepi, kufi, leghorn, miter, nightcap, opera hat, overseas cap, panama, picture hat, pillbox, plug hat, porkpie hat, service cap, shako, silk hat, skimmer, skullcap

Word Forms of Helmet

Derived words: helmeted (adjective), helmetlike (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Helmet

Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of helme helmet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English helm helmet, Old High German helan to conceal hell

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Helmet

Words & Phrases Containing Helmet

crash helmet, pith helmet

Frequently Asked Questions about Helmet

What does "Helmet" mean?

"Helmet" means a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor. As a noun, it is defined as: a covering or enclosing headpiece of ancient or medieval armor.

What is another word for "Helmet"?

Other words for "Helmet" include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler and calotte. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Helmet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Helmet"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Helmet". Common alternatives include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater, bonnet, bowler, calotte, capuche and casque.

Is "Helmet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Helmet" is a noun.

Is "Helmet" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Helmet" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Helmet"?

"Helmet" is pronounced /ˈhel-mət/ and divided into syllables as hel·met.

What is the origin of the word "Helmet"?

"Helmet" comes from Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of helme helmet, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English helm helmet, Old High German helan to conceal hell. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Helmet" meaning "a hard covering that is worn to protect your head"?

When "Helmet" (noun) means a hard covering that is worn to protect your head, synonyms include baseball cap, beret, billycock, biretta, boater and bonnet.