Meaning

• Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

• A role model.

• The protagonist in a work of fiction.

• The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.

  "Let's discuss how to play if the hero has KK, and there's an ace on board."

• A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.

• (food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.

• The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.