helmet
noun
any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
helmets
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pluralof helmet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"You feel exhausted, it's mostly mental fatigue," he said while standing next to a group of friends wearing orange vests and helmets.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I got all the practice pants, the helmets, the thigh boards, everything,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
What about helmets wrapped to look like frozen meatballs or wheels of imported Parmesan?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Footage from inside showed rescue workers in orange overalls and white helmets picking their way through a mass of twisted steel, dangling cables and chunks of ceiling.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
They're having a march, another one, a chance for rows of them to peacock through the streets in their helmets and black boots.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
