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

Cage, of course, is not the first Hollywood luminary to take a shot at the blockbuster superhero franchise or comic-book superhero movies in general. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Only two other major superhero titles — DC’s Action Comics and Detective Comics — have reached the 1,000-issue mark. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The result is a snug and secure fit that almost molds to the foot and a sheeny, almost-iridescent finish that appears alien or as if it should be used for a superhero’s costume. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Doing convincing superheroes on a network TV budget — even a generous one — also seemed risky. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 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