creation

noun

cre·​a·​tion krē-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act of creating

especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence

2

: the act of making, inventing, or producing: such as

a

: the act of investing with a new rank or office

b

: the first representation of a dramatic role

3

: something that is created: such as

a

: world

b

: creatures singly or in aggregate

c

: an original work of art

d

: a new usually striking article of clothing

Synonyms

• brainchild
• coinage
• concoction
• contrivance
• innovation
• invention
• wrinkle

Examples of creation in a Sentence

The play continues to entertain audiences 25 years after its creation.

Job creation will be an important issue in next year's elections.

These changes will lead to the creation of new businesses.

The company was largely the creation of one woman.

Come taste our chef's delicious new creations.

She's wearing one of her original fashion creations.

How are humans different from the rest of creation?

Recent Examples on the Web

Differentiation and value creation Harvard Business School stresses the importance of differentiation. —Bonnie Marcus, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024

Dairy Queen Curly the Clown:Mascot has greeted people in Shelbyville since 1959, but not for much longer Guests don't have to go all out with their soda creations. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2024

Fausto Puglisi, then the creative director of Ungaro, saw Zendaya on the red carpet in his creation and invited her to the Met Gala. —Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024

Creativity does not have one look Crafting provides an opportunity for a sense of achievement and expression through creation. —Riane Lumer, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creacion, borrowed from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Late Latin creātiōn-, creātiō "something brought into existence," going back to Latin, "act of begetting," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing creation

• creation science
• self-creation

Kids Definition

creation

noun

cre·​ation

krē-ˈā-shən

1

: the act of creating

especially : the bringing of the world into existence out of nothing

2

: something created

3

: all created things : world