Definitions

1. noun

the superhero from the DC Comics universe, typically depicted as the secret alter ego of billionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne

“The batman was seen patrolling the streets of Gotham City.”

2. noun

a person who flies through the air using wings or a device that simulates wings, typically a nocturnal mammal

“The batman swooped down and grabbed the insect in mid-air.”

3. proper noun

a fictional character from DC Comics, a superhero and the title character of a comic book series

“Batman is known for his dark and brooding persona.”