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

Croft is best known for her portrayal of White Raven, on the DC Universe superhero series Titans, while Manheim is a longtime Disney actor who has starred in the hit Zombies movie franchise since 2018. —Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

Yet another anti-aging ingredient superhero, peptides are small proteins that comprise collagen—a larger structural protein that’s responsible for skin’s firmness. —Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026

The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026

The latest superheroes to link and build an army against Doctor Doom are the original X-Men from the early aughts. —Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Jan. 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