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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The creatures rapidly spread along the interconnected coastal highways of a changing world, colonizing new habitats just as the Age of Dinosaurs began around 252 million years ago.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strategic trading card game Magic, which was created in 1993, typically features two players going head-to-head using custom decks of collectible cards to cast spells, unleash creatures or use artifacts to defeat their opponent.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
The combination of features gives the gecko a distinctive look that sets it apart visually from its closest relatives, but deeper genetic analysis ultimately confirmed just how unique this creature is.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The strategic trading card game Magic, which was created in 1993, typically features two players going head-to-head using custom decks of collectible cards to cast spells, unleash creatures or use artifacts to defeat their opponent.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
The combination of features gives the gecko a distinctive look that sets it apart visually from its closest relatives, but deeper genetic analysis ultimately confirmed just how unique this creature is.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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