English · Family & People
heroes
/ˈhɪərəʊz/
[/ˈhɪərəʊz/]
plural of hero
Beginnernoun
Definition
Heroes is the plural of hero, brave people who are admired for what they have done.
Example
The firefighters were true heroes.
The firefighters were true heroes.
Etymology
From Greek 'heros'; this word takes '-es' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in stories and news.