superhero
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su·per·hero

noun \-ˌhir-(ˌ)ō, -ˌhē-(ˌ)rō\

Definition of SUPERHERO

: a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers; also : an exceptionally skillful or successful person

Examples of SUPERHERO

  1. The people who do this dangerous work are real-life superheroes who deserve our gratitude.

First Known Use of SUPERHERO

1917

Rhymes with SUPERHERO

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