batman

noun (Batman, a name); noun (batman, batmen, old military)

«batman» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(a name) Batman is a famous comic-book and film superhero who fights crime in Gotham City wearing a bat costume; his real name in the stories is Bruce Wayne. tree →
(old, UK military) A soldier who worked as a personal servant to an officer. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and play, children know Batman from comics, cartoons, films and toys; he has no superpowers but uses gadgets and training. In history books about the British Army, a batman looked after an officer's uniform and kit.

Examples

My brother dressed as Batman for the party. tree →
Batman lives in Gotham City. tree →
Batman's sidekick is Robin. tree →
Batman uses gadgets instead of superpowers. tree →
The officer's batman polished his boots. tree →
We watched a Batman cartoon. tree →

Note

As a superhero, it is a name with a capital B. The old military word is a different meaning and is said «BAT-man» too. Plural of the soldier: batmen.

On Mova

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