helping

[ hel-ping ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that helps.
2. a portion of food served to a person at one time:

   That's his third helping of ice cream.

adjective

1. giving aid, assistance, support, or the like.

helping

/ ˈhɛlpɪŋ /

noun

1. a single portion of food taken at a meal

Other Words From

• helping·ly adverb
• un·helping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of helping¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; help, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Mr Boulos played a key unofficial role in the Trump campaign, helping him court Arab American and Muslim voters as many of them grew frustrated with the Biden administration over the Israel-Gaza war.

From BBC

Yes, an art conservator, the kind of specialist who is often more associated with helping museums and historical societies preserve their collections.

From New York Times

A decade on from the introduction of a landmark scheme aimed at helping new parents share childcare, campaigners say shared parental leave is failing the working families it was designed to help.

From BBC

"I will never take the clemency I have been given today for granted and will devote the life I have rebuilt to helping those who are still sick and suffering," the 54-year-old added.

From BBC

He has since been helping us run the wine program.

From Salon