superhero

noun

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!”

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.”

   “Thanks for driving out here and towing me out of the ditch. You're a superhero!”

   “Did you know your community has many invisible superheroes? Each day they perform hundreds of amazing feats that make the community a better place in which to live.”