superhero

noun

su·​per·​he·​ro ˈsü-pər-ˌhir-(ˌ)ō 

-ˌhē-(ˌ)rō

plural superheroes

: a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers

also : an exceptionally skillful or successful person compare superheroine, supervillain

Examples of superhero in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Fazio is cast as a superhero in one ad, strong enough to save Connecticut from expensive electricity and high taxes tolerated by Lamont. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

There is no Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle here to play superhero, delivering big plays. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

The 2019 superhero adventure is tracking to collect $25 million to $28 million over the weekend, a sizable haul for a re-release. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Penn is surely considered the superhero expert of the group as a Marvel vet who also famously wrote a script for a Suicide Squad film that went unused. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superhero

• biro
• spiro
• zero
• subzero

Kids Definition

superhero

noun

su·​per·​he·​ro

ˈsü-per-ˌhē-rō, 

-ˌhi(ə)r-ō

: a fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers

also : a very successful person