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

Oakley favors natural lighting and minimal makeup, lacing the film with shots of critters and insects going about their business. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 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

These critters may look cute and cuddly, but their sharp claws are anything but. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026