superhero
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superhero
- /ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ US
Where it comes from
From super- + hero. First attested in 1917.
noun superheroes
- Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things. Hobbes: Super heroes wear snow pants? Stupendous Man: When there's snow out, they do!
- A particularly renowned real-world hero, or one who has seemingly impossible abilities. The power is out but you're watching TV? You must be a superhero.
