1
: something created either animate or inanimate: such as
a
: an animal that is not a human being
wild creatures of the forest
b
: a human being
He's a social creature.
The poor creature has had a hard life.
I'm a creature of habit; I like my routine.
c
: a being of anomalous or uncertain aspect or nature
creatures of fantasy
2
: one that is the servile dependent or tool of another : instrument
Examples of creature in a Sentence
rabbits, squirrels, and other furry creatures Few living creatures can survive without water. a giant hairy apelike creature She's a creature of rare beauty. A social creature by nature, he loves working with people. The poor creature had no way to get home.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 Just like any living creature, trees are susceptible to diseases. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026 Here in our Universe, there were many profound steps that needed to occur in order for creatures like humans to be able to arise. —Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026 Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creature
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 Just like any living creature, trees are susceptible to diseases. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 18 Apr. 2026 Here in our Universe, there were many profound steps that needed to occur in order for creatures like humans to be able to arise. —Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026 Garden Figurine Every fairy garden needs a few enchanting creatures to truly bring it to life. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creature
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“Creature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/creature. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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creature
noun
crea·ture ˈkrē-chər 
1
: a created being
2
a
: a lower animal
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