Definition of HELPMEET

helpmeet

Plural: helpmeets

Noun

  • A helpful companion, often referring to a wife; a helpmate.
  • a helpful partner
  • A helpful partner, particularly a spouse.

Examples

  • The blank tile proved to be his ultimate HELPMEET, allowing a seven-letter word.

Origin / Etymology

Univerbation of part of a phrase in Genesis 2:18 in the King James Version: “an helpe meet” for Adam (i.e. a helper suitable for him) (help + meet).

Synonyms

helpmate, better half, consort, helpmeet, mate, other half, partner, spouse, wedder

Scrabble Score: 15

helpmeet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
helpmeet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
helpmeet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

helpmeet: valid Words With Friends Word