helper
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈhɛɫpɝ// UK //hˈɛlpɐ// helper
n. a person who assists someone else with a job or task. You use this word for anyone who makes a piece of work easier for you.
n. a person who provides assistance or support in performing a task. Often used in informal or domestic contexts to describe an assistant who lacks a formal professional title.
The teacher asked for a helper to hand out the books.
She hired a local helper to assist with the gardening and heavy lifting during the summer months.
While the lead architect designed the structure, several junior helpers were responsible for the meticulous task of drafting the technical blueprints.
Usage
Commonly used in compound nouns like 'kitchen helper' or 'mother's helper'.