superhero

Word parts

super- + hero

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /s(j)upə(r)hɪroʊ/

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Noun

Singular superhero

Plural superheroes

a superhero rescuing people

1. (countable) (fiction) A superhero is a good person who has special powers and does heroic things.
   • Antonym: supervillain

   There have been many movies about superheroes in recent years.

Related words

• hero
• super