helmet

/ˈhɛlmət/noun

A strong covering worn on the head for protection, historically part of a soldier's armor.

Example sentences

“Always wear a helmet when you ride your bike.”
“Football players wear padded helmets to protect against head injuries.”

The standard verb is 'wear', and safety writing uses 'helmet laws' and 'helmet use'. Bike, motorcycle, football, and combat helmets are all just 'helmets'; English does not subdivide the word.

sports

Related words

gogglesProtective glasses with a flexible frame that fits tightly around the eyes.cleatsAthletic shoes fitted with studs on the soles for better grip.mouthguardA protective piece, usually plastic, worn inside the mouth to cover the upper or lower teeth, or both.uniformA special set of clothes worn to show that someone belongs to a particular group, such as a company, school, or team.shinguardA protective pad worn over the front of the lower leg, especially during sports.jerseyA sports shirt worn by a team player, often loose-fitting and printed with the player's name, number, and team logo.