hero

6 definitions • 8 examples

a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great:

a war hero

Within Australia she was a national hero.

accidental hero He became an accidental hero when he unknowingly thwarted a robbery.

humorous Graham says he'll take my parents to the airport at four o'clock in the morning - what a hero!

the main character or the main male character in a book or film, who is usually good:

the hero of her latest novel

someone who you admire very much:

Humphrey Bogart's my hero - I've seen every one of his movies.

Paula Rego is my hero today partly because she dares more as she grows older.

a long sandwich filled with cold meat, cheese, salad, etc.:

It is the go-to deli for enormous Italian heroes built with fresh, quality ingredients.

a person admired for bravery, great achievements, or good qualities

The hero is the main character of a story, play, or movie.