creation

noun

cre·​a·​tion krē-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act of creating

especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence

2

: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as

a

: the act of investing with a new rank or office

b

: the first representation of a dramatic role

3

: something that is created: such as

a

: world

b

: creatures singly or in aggregate

c

: an original work of art

d

: a new usually striking article of clothing

Synonyms of creation

• innovation
• invention

Examples of creation in a Sentence

The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.

Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.

These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.

The company was largely the creation of one woman.

Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.

She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.

How are humans different from the rest of creation?

Recent Examples on the Web

For those looking for an even more personalized experience, there is an appointment-only design studio, where a design consultant works one-on-one with guests to perfect their furry creations. — Rich Pope, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

In terms of its creation, Technology was mostly a solitary affair, with Leigh writing and producing every song on the six-track release. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Another likely near-term development is smart glass creation and adoption, with brands like Gentle Monster entering technology tie-ups on the wearables. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Regardless, this version is much more geared toward content creation than AI development, with its elevated cost coming more from the advanced screen than anything else. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creacion, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin creātiōn-, creātiō "something brought into existence," going back to Latin, "act of begetting," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing creation

• creation science
• self-creation

Rhymes for creation

• cation
• dation
• haitian
• lation
• station
• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation

Kids Definition

creation

noun

cre·​ation

krē-ˈā-shən

1

: the act of creating

especially : the bringing of the world into existence out of nothing

2

: something created

3

: all created things : world