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

Content on YouTube, for example, is overwhelmingly produced by amateur creators—which is a major factor in why such videos are generally free or ad-supported. —Hal Singer, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026

Ashley Dixon is a content creator who specializes in home cleaning, organization, and decor topics at Alexander Renee Design. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026

For luxury fashion content creator Cassie Thorpe, pajamas are an integral part of her daily routine. —John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

The proactive, detailed encouragement by professional leagues to turn athletes into content creators sharply underlines changing dynamics in the overall sports and media landscape, and at the Olympics themselves. —Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 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

• 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