superhero

[soo-per-heer-oh]

noun

plural

superheroes 

1. a morally righteous hero in a fictional work who possesses extraordinary abilities or supernatural powers and uses them to fight evil, as in comic books and movies.

   Many classic superheroes wear masks to maintain their secret identities.

superhero

/ ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ /

noun

1. any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil

Word History and Origins

Origin of superhero¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from French super-héros

Example Sentences

At this point, not even superheroes are guaranteed attractions in Hollywood.

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The anthology comic is often credited as kicking off the superhero genre in comics.

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Philip is a struggling actor in Tokyo, with one massively successful commercial as a toothpaste superhero mascot under his belt.

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For a second, I sift through some of the best quotes from all the media I can think of—including video game cutscenes, Disney movies, and my favorite superhero television series.

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Jarvis, the fictional AI from Marvel, was once known for helping billionaire playboy turned superhero Tony Stark save the world.

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