assistant
noun
as·sis·tant
ə-ˈsi-stənt 
1
: a person who assists someone : helper
also
: a person holding an assistantship
2
: a device or product that provides assistance
software assistants
personal digital assistant
assistant
adjective
Examples of assistant in a Sentence
an assistant to the college president
an assistant to the store manager
a wealthy executive who has a personal assistant
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s why many photographers work with a second shooter—an assistant who can, for instance, capture guest reactions during the ceremony while the lead focuses on you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Migliorini, who had been the assistant for only a few months, was then appointed to replace Jordan.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Her production team includes stage manager Sara Dailey, production manager Coco Sein and assistant director Adelina Rocha.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s why many photographers work with a second shooter—an assistant who can, for instance, capture guest reactions during the ceremony while the lead focuses on you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Migliorini, who had been the assistant for only a few months, was then appointed to replace Jordan.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for assistant
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“Assistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assistant. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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assistant
noun
as·sis·tant
ə-ˈsis-tənt
: a person who assists another : helper
assistant
adjective
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