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 shot struck the creator in the chest, leaving him surprised and shaken, though not seriously injured. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025

Speaking to g1 days after de Souza’s death, the late creator’s mother recounted the night of the birthday party. —Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

The entertainment complex is expected to include a creator hub, podcast studios, a co-working space, production offices, recording studios, and Dolby mixing rooms, among other facilities. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 12 Dec. 2025

The images all hint at what fans have heard of the upcoming season from the actors and show creator Sam Levinson before. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 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