shero

noun

she·ro | \ ˈshir-(ˌ)ō

How to pronounce shero (audio)

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plural sheroes

Definition of shero

: a woman regarded as a hero

Examples of shero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Moms belong this league of sheros. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Mother's Day gifts: Every piece of chocolate in this box honors a famous woman," 26 Apr. 2018 I don’t know about yours, but my mom was a shero who rated a lot more than a card and brunch on Mother’s Day. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Mother's Day gifts: Every piece of chocolate in this box honors a famous woman," 26 Apr. 2018

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“Shero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shero. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.

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