1
: something created either animate or inanimate: such as
a
: a lower animal
especially
: a farm animal
b
: a human being
c
: a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature
creatures of fantasy
2
: one that is the servile dependent or tool of another : instrument
Synonyms
Examples of creature in a Sentence
rabbits, squirrels, and other furry creatures
Few living creatures can survive without water.
a giant hairy apelike creature
She's a creature of rare beauty.
A social creature by nature, he loves working with people.
The poor creature had no way to get home.
Recent Examples on the Web
The ocean is home to some of nature’s most beautiful creatures.
—
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
After more than a century of divergence, animal welfarism and conservation may once more align, potentially to the benefit of the wild creatures whose lives have been immiserated by human activity.
—Ben Goldfarb, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
The device picks up sounds in the ocean, whether from underwater volcanoes, earthquakes, ships, or marine creatures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
These reptiles fascinate children (and adults) who love adventure, science, and fearsome creatures.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
This initiative seeks to underscore the critical need for a new paradigm in our relationship with nature, advocating for a dialogue that envisions a more harmonious coexistence with our planet and its creatures.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Many other creatures in the Everglades, including freshwater fish like largemouth bass, also have similar health warnings to limit consumption.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Google’s logo is covered in stars and is visible in the sky above the two space creatures.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During solar eclipses, when the sky briefly turns dark, dogs may cower, birds stop flying and grow quiet, and nocturnal creatures emerge.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
After more than a century of divergence, animal welfarism and conservation may once more align, potentially to the benefit of the wild creatures whose lives have been immiserated by human activity.
—Ben Goldfarb, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
The device picks up sounds in the ocean, whether from underwater volcanoes, earthquakes, ships, or marine creatures.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
These reptiles fascinate children (and adults) who love adventure, science, and fearsome creatures.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024
This initiative seeks to underscore the critical need for a new paradigm in our relationship with nature, advocating for a dialogue that envisions a more harmonious coexistence with our planet and its creatures.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Many other creatures in the Everglades, including freshwater fish like largemouth bass, also have similar health warnings to limit consumption.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Google’s logo is covered in stars and is visible in the sky above the two space creatures.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
During solar eclipses, when the sky briefly turns dark, dogs may cower, birds stop flying and grow quiet, and nocturnal creatures emerge.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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