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

From rats and mice to cockroaches and pigeons, lots of critters are known to roam New York City’s streets. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Instead, use a Bug Blaster hose end sprayer to blast the upper and undersides of the leaves with water and blow the critters away. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Rugs, upholstered furniture, and antiques should be thoroughly cleaned or professionally treated to remove dirt, allergens, and any unwelcome critters. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

Public health experts recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables or simply cooking them, which kills the tiny critters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026

More than four decades and a career pivot later, much of his cash flow is still reserved for the critters. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Since 1992, the critters have washed ashore in Alaska, Polynesia, Australia, South America, and the Pacific Northwest. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Welcome friends, family, and even little critters to your garden with these waterproof statues that add whimsy and humor to your space. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Baker and his team placed a bevy of hard corals on the structure, including corals implanted with a more heat-resistant algal symbiote (the tiny critters that live inside the coral animal and provide it shade and food). — Alex Harris july 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026