noun
- plural of hero; people who are admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
- plural of hero; the main male characters in stories, plays, or movies
Usage: literary
Examples
- The firefighters were treated as heroes after saving the family.
- War heroes were honored at the memorial ceremony.
- She reads books about ancient Greek heroes like Achilles.
- The movie featured unlikely heroes who saved the world.
- Local heroes volunteered to help during the disaster.
- Comic book heroes have special powers to fight evil.
- The heroes of the story faced many challenges together.