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

The big issue is that Robert, despite being an exceptionally capable superhero, gets totally overwhelmed in fight against Shrouds goons in the villain’s factory-like lair, losing his suit and the (likely important) power source in the process. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025

They’re outmatched by the size of the hundreds of superheroes that are in every town across the country, who have been given authority over the police. —Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025

Every superhero — or antihero — needs a sidekick. —Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025

What does a superhero college look like in Homelander's America? —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 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