1
: something created either animate or inanimate: such as
a
: a lower animal
especially
: a farm animal
b
: a human being
c
: a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature
creatures of fantasy
2
: one that is the servile dependent or tool of another : instrument
Synonyms
Examples of creature in a Sentence
rabbits, squirrels, and other furry creatures
Few living creatures can survive without water.
a giant hairy apelike creature
She's a creature of rare beauty.
A social creature by nature, he loves working with people.
The poor creature had no way to get home.
Recent Examples on the Web
Google’s logo is covered in stars and is visible in the sky above the two space creatures.
—
USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During solar eclipses, when the sky briefly turns dark, dogs may cower, birds stop flying and grow quiet, and nocturnal creatures emerge.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
But studying how creatures respond to totality does satisfy a distinct curiosity for eclipse viewers.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Anglers who catch one of these majestic creatures earn massive bragging rights.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
On the far right, a seafood bar displays oysters, lobster, mussels and other marine creatures.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The art shows park guests traversing an outdoor lake in boats that pass by a large waterfall, with creatures from the fictional Pandora locale scurrying nearby.
—EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Deep-sea expedition captures stunning images of creatures in Pacific mining zone
A part of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for deep-sea mining is home to a surprising variety of life.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Put away your baby pinks and butter yellow nail polishes and channel springtime weather with winged creatures instead!
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During solar eclipses, when the sky briefly turns dark, dogs may cower, birds stop flying and grow quiet, and nocturnal creatures emerge.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
But studying how creatures respond to totality does satisfy a distinct curiosity for eclipse viewers.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Anglers who catch one of these majestic creatures earn massive bragging rights.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
On the far right, a seafood bar displays oysters, lobster, mussels and other marine creatures.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The art shows park guests traversing an outdoor lake in boats that pass by a large waterfall, with creatures from the fictional Pandora locale scurrying nearby.
—EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Deep-sea expedition captures stunning images of creatures in Pacific mining zone
A part of the Pacific Ocean earmarked for deep-sea mining is home to a surprising variety of life.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Put away your baby pinks and butter yellow nail polishes and channel springtime weather with winged creatures instead!
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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