creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər 

: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being

especially, Creator : god sense 1

Synonyms of creator

• founder
• author
• father
• inventor

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show

although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true

Recent Examples on the Web

The company also expanded the Spotify Partner Program to more than 35 new markets in October, enabling eligible creators in countries including Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Poland and Colombia to earn revenue based on engagement. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Regal showings will include welcome content from the cast and director, show creator Jacob Tierney. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Even some creators being paid to love their estrogen creams are fairly measured when reporting their results, which include less reactivity and more hydration. — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

The massive project, called Arsenal-2, will be the largest private investment and biggest job creator in Maryland in more than 10 years, Moore said. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing creator

• co-creator

Rhymes for creator

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• gator
• grater
• greater
• hater
• krater
• later
• plater
• prater

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1