creator
noun
a person or thing that creates.
Showing results for creator.
Search instead for
The+Creator.
creator
American
[kree-ey-ter]
/ kriˈeɪ tər /
Creator
1
British
/ kriːˈeɪtə /
noun
creator
2
British
/ kriːˈeɪtə /
noun
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Etymology
Origin of creator
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English creato(u)r, creatur(e), from Anglo-French creator, creature, Old French creatur, criator, from Latin creātor, equivalent to creā(re) create + -tor -tor
Explanation
A person who invents, produces, or makes things is called a creator. If you are an author, you are the creator of the characters in your books. The noun creator is from the Latin word creare, which means "to make or bring forth." When it is spelled with an upper-case c, Creator refers to God, and when spelled with a lowercase c, it is anyone who invents or makes something. If you are the creator of these fabulous cupcakes, I'm going to need the recipe. The creator of the latest toy craze is in town and you can hear him speak about the history of toys from the yoyo to modern gaming systems.
Vocabulary lists containing creator
Beowulf vocabulary
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -er, -or
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for April 2–April 8, 2022
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The German creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, Gunther von Hagens, has died at age 81, his family said Monday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The 22-year-old content creator met a six-foot-three German aerospace engineer on the dating app Hinge, which has a subscription tier that lets users hyper-filter searches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Rejecting AI is like picking a horse and buggy over a car, said “Star Wars” creator George Lucas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Nilly Dahlia, a content creator and mum of three, says she prints out a six-week calendar with a range of activities for her kids during the holidays.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Eventually, William was credited as their sole creator.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
For two centuries, there have been Russians who fought for the ideas expressed by the Declaration: that “all men are created equal” and “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
In 2017, Beatty appeared on the song “Queer” by the hip-hop boy band Brockhampton; other collaborations followed with the likes of Tyler, the Creator and Benny Blanco.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
According to YouTube's recent Creator Consultation, only 17% of UK creators have access to the right training.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
The families she interviewed make money from ad revenue on YouTube or Creator Reward Program from TikTok, in addition to brand partnerships.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Even I myself get down and pray to the Lord Creator every night because I realize that without him I am nothing.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Professional creators with huge followings can no longer guarantee their audience will see the ads they post, while the work of creators with tiny followings can go viral if their content resonates enough, said Archer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“YouTube Premium brings your favorite creators, artists and cultural moments together uninterrupted, and now, we’re pairing that ultimate viewing experience with Peacock’s expansive lineup of live sports.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
A group of 18 people who work in the entertainment industry, including actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natasha Lyonne, launched a coalition that aims to advocate for the rights of creators amid AI’s boom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
There will also be a focus on collaborations with social media creators.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The show’s creators had a reason for wanting to construct Sesame Street this way.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
