helmet
word
/ˈhɛɫmət/
HEL-muht
/hˈɛlmɪt/
HEL-mit
Definition
A hard hat that protects your head, especially when riding a bike or motorcycle, playing certain sports, or working in dangerous places.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'wear', 'put on', and 'take off'. Common collocations include 'bike helmet', 'motorcycle helmet', 'safety helmet', and 'crash helmet'. In everyday English, 'helmet' usually refers to protective gear, not decorative or historical headwear.
Spanish: cascoPortuguese (BR): capacetePortuguese (PT): capaceteChinese (Simplified): 头盔Chinese (Traditional): 頭盔Hindi: हेलमेटArabic: خوذةBengali: হেলমেটRussian: шлемJapanese: ヘルメットVietnamese: mũ bảo hiểmKorean: 헬멧Turkish: kaskUrdu: ہیلمٹIndonesian: helm
Example Sentences
Always wear a helmet on your bike.
basic
His helmet is black and red.
basic
The worker put on a helmet before entering the building site.
basic
I don't care if it's a short ride—put your helmet on.
natural
She clipped the helmet to her backpack and went inside.
natural
That helmet saved him from a serious head injury.
natural