batman

noun
UK: /ˈbætmən/
US: /ˈbætmæn/

  1. A fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, often known for his bat-themed costume.

    1. My son dressed up as batman for Halloween this year [ ] [ ]
    2. The dark knight trilogy introduced a more realistic and complex batman to a wider audience [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who dresses up as this character for entertainment or promotion.

    1. A batman greeted children at the comic book store opening [ ] [ ]
    2. The local hospital hired a batman to cheer up the patients in the children's ward [ ] [ ]
batman noun

  1. An officer's servant. (historical military term).

    1. My grandfather was batman in the second World War. [ ] [ ]
    2. During his military service, he acted as a batman to a high-ranking general. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "batman" in English means: A fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, often known for his bat-themed costume., A person who dresses up as this character for entertainment or promotion..

The phonetic transcription of "batman" is /ˈbætmən/ in British English and /ˈbætmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "batman": "My son dressed up as batman for Halloween this year". More examples on the page.