1. plural of heroin; the narcotic drug diacetylmorphine, a highly addictive opioid
Usage: countable in this sense when referring to multiple forms, batches, or types of the drug
2. plural of heroine; women or girls admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
Usage: standard plural form of heroine (the female equivalent of hero)

Examples

• The police seized multiple packages of heroins during the raid.
• Many heroins throughout history fought for civil rights and justice.
• The documentary featured stories of heroins who risked their lives to save others.
• Drug enforcement agencies work to prevent the distribution of heroins across the country.
• Young readers often look up to heroins from literature and film.