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

And the city of Gotham does not feel unique enough among the increasingly vague settings that plague superhero epics. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

DeZuniga's career spanned iconic superheroes and multiple artistic mediums. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who played the titular superhero, received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Dangerfield likens the four to musical superheroes from a Marvel series. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 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