helpmeet

[ help-meet ]

noun

1. helpmate.

helpmeet

/ ˈhɛlpˌmiːt /

noun

1. See helpmate
   a less common word for helpmate

Word History and Origins

Origin of helpmeet¹

From the phrase an help meet for him i.e., a help suitable for him, in the Authorized Version of the Bible (1611)

Word History and Origins

Origin of helpmeet¹

C17: from the phrase an helpe meet (suitable) for him Genesis 2:18

Example Sentences

If you haven’t read “The Stepford Wives,” Ira Levin’s 1972 satiric novel, adapted to film in 1975, about a Connecticut town where all the women are perfect helpmeets, no spoilers.

From Washington Post

By the time he was a high-school junior, Bernie had also found his lifelong helpmeet, Ruth Alpern, two years his junior.

From The Daily Beast

No loving helpmeet had cheered him in his efforts, or with womanly tenderness ministered to his wants.

From Project Gutenberg

She was her husband's helpmeet in business as well as in household affairs, and he often consulted her on affairs of state.

From Project Gutenberg

They were married August 17, 1843; and he never had cause to regret his choice, for she proved to him a helpmeet indeed.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, I am not referring to the courageous helpmeet who stands by her husband in bearing the burdens of life.

From Project Gutenberg

The young master of Kirkleatham ruled well and wisely, and Ethel proved a noble helpmeet.

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