Word of the Day: Hero

he-ro / ˈhirō

noun

1. a person who is noted for noble character or courageous acts

The real hero doesn’t say that he is one.

Filipino Proverb

2. a person who has special abilities or personal qualities which lead to others regarding them as role models or ideals

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

Christopher Reeve, 1952-2004

3. the principal male character in a story, movie, etc.

Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.

John Barth, 1930-

4. in classical mythology, a being with godlike prowess or immortality

To a degree, the Greek and Roman mythological heroes are just the first superheroes…These gods and heroes may have powers, but they get angry and they do the wrong thing.

Rick Riordan, 1964-

5. a type of sandwich made with either a small loaf of bread or a long roll

Whether you call it a hoagie, a grinder, or a sub, one thing remains: the hero is about as American as a sandwich can get.

https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/history-of-a-hero-sandwich.htm