creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər 

: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being

especially, Creator : god sense 1

Synonyms of creator

• founder
• author
• father
• inventor

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show

although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true

Recent Examples on the Web

Creators have been so successful in this environment. —Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026

Social commerce is surging, and platforms are building creator monetisation into real-world merchandising. —Martin Moszkowicz, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026

The main character is, of course, Danny, played by Daniel Coleman, one of the show’s creators. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026

Food Network has revealed its 2026 Hot List, which is made up of 11 notable chefs and culinary content creators, including Nick DiGiovanni, Lorenzo Espada and Tini Younger. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing creator

• co-creator

Rhymes for creator

• coater
• curator
• debater
• deflator
• dictator
• dilator
• equator
• locator
• mutator
• piscator
• pronator
• relator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1