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

Others created battle scenes between iconic superheroes like Wolverine and Superman or between a Transformer and Godzilla. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

So seeing these girls who are not Asian, from all races, dressed up as Korean women, as Korean superheroes, in these cool outfits, with the sword and all? —Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026

Led by the energetic Danny, the show take viewers on adventures to find pirate treasure, pretend to be superheroes, and fly like an airplane. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered Saturday at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets. —ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026

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