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

Certain creators like TooTurntTony, BigHonkinCaboose and HarperTheFox helped Thorpe realize there were ways to incorporate humor and personality into the profession. —Arushi Jacob, Variety, 9 May 2026

Bensemoun also invites visiting creators to perform concerts or host workshops. —Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

Once Hunter Peterson heard Spirit would close on May 2 — after attempts to merge with other airlines or get a lifeline from the federal government — the 22-year-old voice actor and content creator posted on social media that day with an idea to revive the airline. —Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026

Instead, McKidd says series creator Shonda Rhimes intentionally crafted Owen as an antagonist. —Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026

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

• cater
• crater
• frater
• freighter
• gator
• grater
• greater
• hater
• krater
• later
• plater
• prater

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1