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

Looking back on the experience while on Hot Ones, Johnson alluded that her tenure as a superhero did not go according to plan. —Michael Nied, People.com, 13 June 2025

Well, this superhero toothbrush comes close to that distinction. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 June 2025

While the promise of AGI and superheroes is to out-think, out-pace, and out-perform everything and everyone, your job as a human leader is to see and hear the world from within. —Pia Lauritzen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Deadpool & Wolverine, Thunderbolts* and The Last of Us scored six nominations apiece to lead nominations for the Critics Choice Super Awards, which recognized the most popular superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror and action movies and TV series. —Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for superhero

• biro
• spiro
• zero
• nonzero
• 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