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

Anticipation for Louise Trotter’s debut was built organically, culminating in a show that delivered a flawless livestream and strong creator presence. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, creator of SKY Breath Meditation, often reminds leaders that the quality of their breath directly affects the quality of their mind, and by extension, the quality of their leadership. —Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025

Viewers on TikTok were quick to poke fun at the creator's response in the interview. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

Industry execs may want a cut of the action, but whether casting agents take creators seriously is another question. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 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