<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Compare heroine (def 1).</li><li>a person who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Compare heroine (def 2).</li><li>an animal acknowledged for its courageous acts, devotion to duty, etc.: This police dog hero was shot during the apprehension of a suspect.</li><li>the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc. Compare heroine (def 3).</li><li>a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.</li><li>(in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.</li><li>(in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.</li><li>hero sandwich: the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>being or relating to a person or animal noted for special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities, especially bravery or devotion to duty; heroic: A hero cat helped a firefighter spot a small child in a burning building.</li><li>(in advertising and marketing) especially notable, important, or central: Producing new hero content twice a year can help your brand grow. Your hero product should be obvious on your website.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to praise or treat as special; laud: We hero the moms who were writing parenting guides and giving advice to new mothers.</li><li>to bring to attention; highlight: These dishes beautifully hero the fresh organic ginger.</li></ul>