noun
helmer
Helmer (noun) means Informal, especially in the film industry: a director, someone who "helms" a production. Example: “The studio hired a first-time helmer for the big-budget sequel.”
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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).
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Word forms
- Plural
- helmers
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Etymology
From "helm" (to steer or direct) plus the agent suffix "-er".
Rhymes for helmer
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What does “helmer” mean?
The word “helmer” means informal, especially in the film industry: a director, someone who "helms" a production. In plain terms, industry slang for a film or TV director.
How do you use “helmer” in a sentence?
Here is “helmer” used in a sentence: “The studio hired a first-time helmer for the big-budget sequel.”
What part of speech is “helmer”?
“Helmer” is a noun.
What is the meaning of helmer?
"helmer" (noun) means informal, especially in the film industry: a director, someone who "helms" a production.
