hetero

noun

het·​ero ˈhe-tə-ˌrō How to pronounce hetero (audio)
plural heteros
hetero adjective

Examples of hetero in a Sentence

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The sissy occupied a place between masculinity and femininity and almost always existed in service of the surrounding straight characters as well as the predominately hetero audience, for whom the sissy was a reliable source of humor. Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026 Both are devoted to the same hetero fairy tale; whether the wedding is happening in the temple or on national television is irrelevant. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Explicit misogynist sentiments have returned to the mainstream in full force, and so naturally, the heteros have remained pessimistic as ever about their condition. James Factora, Them., 15 Aug. 2025 Curtis plays up his hetero masculinity in the office, but at home is a devoted, loving partner to his boyfriend. Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hetero

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hetero was in 1940

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“Hetero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hetero. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

hetero

noun
het·​ero ˈhet-ə-ˌrō How to pronounce hetero (audio)
plural heteros
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