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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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
The exhibit features more than 25 marine creatures, each one constructed from bottles, flip-flops, toys, toothbrushes and other debris collected through beach clean-ups.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The second installment, which aired in 2024, incorporated Louis’ post-Lestat rebound Armand (Assad Zaman), and shifted more of the action to the present tense, where Louis and Armand’s relationship began to fracture and Armand made Daniel another immortal creature of the night.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 7 June 2026
The cast commits to the mounting insanity with every fiber of their being, bringing pathos and passion to these creatures of the night.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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creature
noun
crea·ture
ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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