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 film is not an authorized take on superhero fiction.
—
Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
The news site Gothamist reported last month that books on topics like Native American history and the Black Panther superhero were found in the trash at a Staten Island elementary school.
—Troy Closson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Aquaman, before playing a second superhero (Hawk) on Titans a decade later.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
This sweep included awards in both the superhero and horror film categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Previously, two films in 2005 and 2007 launched the foursome into superhero cinema with Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis in the same roles.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Speaking of which, a superhero would be right at home cruising in her set of wheels.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 1 Apr. 2024
Fans can learn more about their favorite WOW superheroes and where to watch WOW in their area by going to the WOW website www.wowe.com.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
But there is actually something quite relatable about guys being sort of superheroes in their 20s and 30s and being a little bit more vulnerable in their 40s.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Abraham Josephine Riesman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
The news site Gothamist reported last month that books on topics like Native American history and the Black Panther superhero were found in the trash at a Staten Island elementary school.
—Troy Closson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Aquaman, before playing a second superhero (Hawk) on Titans a decade later.
—EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
This sweep included awards in both the superhero and horror film categories.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Previously, two films in 2005 and 2007 launched the foursome into superhero cinema with Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis in the same roles.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Speaking of which, a superhero would be right at home cruising in her set of wheels.
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, Allure, 1 Apr. 2024
Fans can learn more about their favorite WOW superheroes and where to watch WOW in their area by going to the WOW website www.wowe.com.
—Jim Varsallone, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
But there is actually something quite relatable about guys being sort of superheroes in their 20s and 30s and being a little bit more vulnerable in their 40s.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near superhero
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“Superhero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superhero. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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
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