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

• 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

Pro wrestling content creator Joey Karni pointed out Naomi’s cross-promotional championship record. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

On TikTok, content creators are sharing videos that have racked up millions of views in recent months, complaining of nausea from taking trips in electric vehicles (EVs). —Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 14 July 2025

Connecticut is the birthplace of the hamburger The Library of Congress recognized Louis’ Lunch in New Haven as the creator of the hamburger. —Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025

The content creator also co-hosts guided expeditions and has upcoming trips to the Galapagos and Antarctica. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 July 2025

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

• coater
• curator
• debater
• deflator
• dictator
• dilator
• equator
• locator
• mutator
• piscator
• pronator
• relator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1