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

It’s known to repel a wide variety of insects, including mosquitoes and aphids, as well as larger critters like mice. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 July 2026

Extreme heat, tempting open bodies of water and outdoor critters can all prove deadly. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 July 2026

Fish and other tiny critters get grouped together in the remaining shallow puddles. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

With no eggs, other critters probably wouldn’t be interested in it. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Its outer space is filled with cosmic detritus, mean characters and cute critters. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026