1
: something created either animate or inanimate: such as
a
: an animal that is not a human being
wild creatures of the forest
b
: a human being
He's a social creature.
The poor creature has had a hard life.
I'm a creature of habit; I like my routine.
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
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.
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Rory Doherty, Time, 7 Mar. 2026
Surprisingly, science suggests DST may be good for creatures that encounter humans—and, particularly, those that might encounter our cars.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2026
These little creatures are now a big part of the family structure.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
In Shelley’s novel, the lonely creature demands a romantic companion after he is rejected by humanity.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for creature
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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