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
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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The game asked children to order bunnylike creatures from shortest to tallest by clicking on their sneakers to swap their places.
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Guides aim to maintain at least a 100-meter (328-feet) buffer, but curious creatures don’t always comply.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Images of mythical creatures — goblins, dragons, flying horses — flash behind her.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Guides aim to maintain at least a 100-meter (328-feet) buffer, but curious creatures don’t always comply.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Images of mythical creatures — goblins, dragons, flying horses — flash behind her.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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