Synonyms for

Helmets

Verb / ˈhelmʌts / Another word for helmets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hard or padded protective hat, worn on the head to protect it from injuries.

Synonyms & similar words

helmet headgear

Synonyms by register

Formal

headgear protective gear armor

Informal

lid hard hat brain bucket

Literary

coif steel cap

Antonyms

barehead unprotected exposed vulnerable unguarded

Common collocations

  • wear a helmet
  • safety helmet
  • bike helmet
  • motorcycle helmet
  • hard hat
  • helmet law
  • protective helmet
  • crash helmet

Word family

noun helmet
verb helmet

Usage note

Helmets are primarily protective headgear. The term 'lid' is a very informal slang term for a helmet.

Example sentences

  1. My dad always wears a helmet when he rides his bike.
  2. The construction workers wear helmets to protect their heads.
  3. The firefighter's helmet was covered in soot.
  4. I got a new helmet for snowboarding.
  5. The motorcyclist's helmet had a cool design on it.

Quotes

  • I've always believed that a motorcycle helmet is a writer's best friend. - Hunter S. Thompson
  • I never wear a helmet while working on my bike because I'm afraid of taking a real good look at what I'm working on. - Doug Horton
  • A bike ride a day keeps the doctor away. But if you don't have a helmet, the doctor may be the one visiting you. - Unknown

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