noun
helmer
noun
1
Informal, especially in the film industry: a director, someone who "helms" a production.
"The studio hired a first-time helmer for the big-budget sequel."
How to Use Helmer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIndustry slang for a film or TV director.
When to use it
Mostly seen in entertainment trade journalism (e.g. Variety-style headlines).
Word Forms
helmers plural, Helmers plural
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Etymology
From "helm" (to steer or direct) plus the agent suffix "-er".