superhero

noun
UK /ˈsuːpəhɪərəʊ/
US /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/

A superhero is a person in stories who has special powers and helps people.

My favorite superhero can fly and lift cars.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fictional character with extraordinary abilities who fights evil.

Superman is one of the most famous superheroes in comics.

3. A real person admired for great courage or achievements.

The firefighter was called a superhero after saving the family.

4. A person who is exceptionally skilled or successful in a field.

She's a superhero of science, winning prize after prize.