Looking for the meaning of the word HEROINE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEROINE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Heroine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from French héroïne or Latin heroina, from Greek hērōinē, feminine of hērōs ‘hero’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhɛrəʊɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
Short Definition:woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements
Examples:- she was a true feminist heroine
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 10
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 10
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 10