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

• author
• begetter
• establisher
• father
• founder
• founding father
• generator
• inaugurator
• initiator
• instituter
• institutor
• originator
• sire

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 influencers and creators in our community play a critical role in this strategy, and much of our highest-performing content is in their voice. —Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Brunson, the star and creator of Abbott Elementary, returned to host SNL for the second time alongside Benson Boone as the night’s musical guest. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2025

When Andor’s creator, Tony Gilroy, told you what was going to happen to Bix throughout this season, did any of that give you pause? —James Grebey, Vulture, 2 May 2025

These raffles could include Substack subscriptions or cooking classes by more cookbook authors, content creators and others in the food industry. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 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