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

The controversy surrounding Tilly arose when her creator said a number of agents were interested in representing her. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025

The New Content Economy, examining the evolving landscape of creators, media, and emerging technologies. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025

Loren insists that less prominent creators looking to earn more money by blurring the line between professional and personal could ultimately put them at risk, marking a stark warning for parents who may have children considering the side hustle. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Soon other content creators and even some fellow basketball players began to pick up the phrase 67. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 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