creature
ˈkriːtʃər
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Definition of creature - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyliving being like animal or alien
  • The forest is home to many strange creatures.
being entity organism
2.
zoologyunidentified or mysterious animal or being
  • They claimed to have seen a creature in the lake.
3.
humanityhuman being used with scorn or endearment
  • The poor creature was lost and alone.
being individual person
4.
created beingRaresomething created, especially in literature or imaginationRare
  • Creatures of myth often embody human fears and desires.
being entity organism
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Expressions with creature

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something that makes life more pleasant
A soft bed is a creature comfort I can't live without.
person who prefers routine and consistency
John is a creature of habit, always having coffee at 8 AM.
animal active during the night
Owls are fascinating creatures of the night.
person shaped by their environment
As a creature of circumstance, she thrived in the bustling city life.
creature from stories or myths, not real
The dragon is an imaginary creature in many cultures.
animal living in the sea like fish or molluscs
We saw a fascinating sea creature during our dive.

Origin of creature

Latin, creatura (something created)

Terms with creature included in their meaning

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non-human
any creature other than a human
zoo creature
large mammal with trunk and tusks
sea creature
marine crustacean with a broad flat body and pincers
mythology
mythical creature with wings and fire breath
bugn.
informal
any small insect or similar creature
mythical creature
terrifying creature from myths or stories
science fiction
intelligent machine resembling a human or creature
mythology
mythical creature that drinks blood

Examples of creature in a sentence

  • Scientists discovered a new creature in the rainforest.
  • A strange creature was spotted in the forest.
  • The creature left mysterious tracks in the snow.
  • The little creature smiled up at her.
  • What a strange creature he is!
  • The creature in the story was unlike any animal.

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  1. French:créature, être, ...
  2. German:Kreatur, Wesen, ...
  3. Italian:creatura, essere, ...
  4. Spanish:criatura, ...
  5. Portuguese:criatura, ser, ...
  6. Chinese:生物, 神秘生物, ...
  7. Japanese:生き物, 謎の存在, ...
  8. Arabic:كَائِن, حَيَوَان غَامِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְצוּר, יְצוּר לֹא מְזֹהֶה, ...
  10. Russian:существо, тварь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:істота, ...
  12. Hindi:प्राणी, रहस्यमय जीव, ...
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