Hero Image
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A large featured visual placed prominently at the top of a webpage, landing page, or product surface to set tone, support messaging, and draw attention. In tech and startup culture it is often discussed as part of conversion-focused web design.
In plain English: The big main image at the top of a website or product page.
Example: "The redesign replaced the cluttered header with a clean hero image and one strong CTA."