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critter

noun

ˈkri-tər

Definition of critter

as in animal

one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian

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Recent Examples of critter These critters may look cute and cuddly, but their sharp claws are anything but. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Vinegar White vinegar is a common household pest deterrent for mice and other critters due to its strong, acidic smell. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026 Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for critter

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Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
In species ranging from worms and flies to rodents and primates, caloric restriction produces animals that appear biologically younger than their age.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

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The material inequities that result from anti-Blackness, housing discrimination, or financial insecurity are conveniently absent; Yrsa is a creature absorbed by her own grievances and frustrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Riparian habitats, like creeks flowing through canyons, are home to sensitive creatures including California newts, frogs and toads.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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