creature

/ˈkriːtʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A living being, such as an animal or person, especially one that is considered strange or frightening.

“The creature in the horror movie was terrifying.”

2. noun

Something created or imagined, such as a mythological being or a fictional character.

“The creature in the fantasy novel was a powerful wizard.”

3. noun

A living organism, especially an animal, especially one that is not a human.

“The creature in the zoo was a giant panda.”

4. verb

To bring into existence or create something, especially a mythological being or a fictional character.

“The author creature the monster in her novel.”

5. verb

To make or produce something, especially a living organism, especially an animal.

“The scientist creature the bacteria in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • animal
  • beast
  • being
  • monster

Antonyms

  • inanimate object
  • nonliving thing