hero
/ˈhɪroʊ/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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