Synonyms of critters

critters

noun

plural of critter

as in animals

one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings

she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian

Synonyms & Similar Words

• animals
• creatures
• beasties
• beasts
• brutes
• varmints
• vermin
• invertebrates
• pets
• quadrupeds
• bipeds
• carnivores
• herbivores
• vertebrates
• insectivores
• ferals
• blasties
• domestic animals
• livestocks
• stocks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of critters

In less than two months, a different camera stationed not far from the southern end of the crossing picked up a plethora of critters, including a mountain lion with two older kittens and another uncollared lion. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

After all, the birds and critters that frequent your backyard might enjoy the fruit as much as you. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

Scientists have found that critters as diverse as monkeys and nematodes (aka roundworms) can sense and steer clear of feces, for instance, which can harbor harmful bacteria. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026

Fall is here, which means that outdoor critters will inevitably try to find their way into our homes. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026

Clear blue skies are hovering over the Pharmalot campus, where a cool breeze is wafting by and the official mascots are bounding about the grounds in search of critters. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Already, some of these critters have moved into the area while the work continues. — Peggy Gossett-Seidman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

After looping around the moon, the critters spent a few more days in transit for the trip home. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Similarly, all types of daffodils — from demure jonquils to giant trumpet types — contain bitter, toxic properties that most critters know to avoid. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026