creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər How to pronounce creator (audio)
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
especially, Creator : god sense 1

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
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The summit unpacked these findings across multiple panels and discussions featuring media executives, content creators and academics. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025 Content creators and designers alike are using it as the base for side tables, desks, shelving, storage, and even lighting. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 Flanked by some of the most powerful and prominent Jews in entertainment — including clients like sitcom creators Chuck Lorre and Steven Levitan — United Talent Agency vice chairman Jay Sures was feted Thursday at a gala dinner held by Jewish Federation Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 Content creators now use it for just about anything and its appearance often sparks raucous reactions, like in September when a crowd erupted in cheers after an In-N-Out employee called out order number 67. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for creator

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of creator was in the 14th century

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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

creator

noun
cre·​ator
krē-ˈāt-ər
1
: one that creates or produces : maker
2
capitalized : god sense 1

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