crash helmet
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of crash helmet
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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The second image is a closer-up angle, showing a person wearing a crash helmet and holding a bottle with a lit sparkler, sitting on the shoulders of another person wearing a Guy Fawkes mask.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
“I need some tissues,” Russell said from inside his crash helmet.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
Speed with only a crash helmet, skin-tight racing suit and a bit of padding for protection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2022
Wearing a white racing suit and crash helmet, Super Dave engaged in a series of ridiculous stunts, all of which resulted in his utter humiliation.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2019
By the time “OK” had passed Ryan’s lips, Ralph was wheeling out his motorcycle with his crash helmet dangling from the handlebars.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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