helmet
A hard hat that you wear on your head to keep it safe when you do something like ride a bike, ride a motorcycle, play some sports, or work on a building site.
A hard or padded covering worn on the head to protect it, especially during sports, riding a bike or motorcycle, construction work, or other risky activities.
A part of a plant or body that is shaped like a round helmet.
A part of a plant, animal, or anatomical structure that has a rounded, curved form similar to a protective helmet.
- Base: helmet
- Plural: helmets
bike helmet
1helmet for cycling
A light helmet that you wear to protect your head when you ride a bicycle.
- Her bike helmet has bright yellow stripes so cars can see her.
- Kids under twelve must wear a bike helmet in this city.
- He left his bike helmet at school and had to walk home.
crash helmet
1helmet for motorcycling or similar
A strong helmet that protects your head if you have an accident on a motorcycle or similar vehicle.
- He never rides his motorbike without a crash helmet.
- The law says you must wear a crash helmet on a scooter.
- She bought a new crash helmet with a dark visor.
put on your helmet
1start wearing a helmet
To move a helmet onto your head so you are wearing it.
- Put on your helmet before you get on the bike.
- The children put on their helmets and went out to skateboard.
- She told her son to put on his helmet every time he used his scooter.
safety helmet
1workplace protective helmet
A strong helmet that workers wear at places like building sites to keep their heads safe.
- Visitors to the factory must wear a safety helmet at all times.
- He forgot his safety helmet and was not allowed onto the site.
- Each safety helmet is checked for damage every month.
take off your helmet
1remove a helmet from your head
To remove a helmet from your head so you are not wearing it.
- You can take off your helmet now that we are inside.
- He took off his helmet and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
- Please take off your helmet during the national anthem.
wear a helmet
1have a helmet on your head
To have a helmet on your head to keep it safe.
- Cyclists are required by law to wear a helmet on busy roads.
- You should always wear a helmet when you ride a scooter.
- The coach reminded the players to wear a helmet during practice.