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superheroes

superheroes is the plural of superhero.

Meaning of superhero

Noun

superhero (plural superheroes)

  1. 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!1990 February 13, Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes (comic)
  2. (broadly) 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.

Phrases with superheroes

Questions about superheroes

What is superheroes the plural of?
Superheroes is the plural of superhero.

Words near superheroes in the dictionary

  1. superhero chins
  2. superhero insurance
  3. superhero landing
  4. superhero landings
  5. superherodom
  6. superheroes
  7. superheroic
  8. superheroically
  9. superheroics
  10. superheroine
  11. superheroines

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