hero

/ˈhɪroʊ/
noun
  1. A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
    • Many children look up to superheroes as their heroes.
    • She became a local hero after organizing the community cleanup.
    • The firefighter was hailed as a hero for rescuing the family from the burning building.
  2. The main male character in a story, play, or movie.
    • Every good story needs a hero that the audience can root for.
    • The hero of the novel is a young detective solving a mystery.
    • In the film, the hero must overcome many obstacles to save his kingdom.
  3. A long sandwich filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables, also called a sub or hoagie.
    • She ate half a hero and saved the rest for dinner.
    • I ordered a turkey hero with lettuce and tomato for lunch.
    • The deli makes the best Italian hero in town.