critter

American  

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /

Or crittur

noun

Dialect.

1. a domesticated animal.

2. any creature.

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critter British  

/ ˈkrɪtə /

noun

1. a dialect word for creature

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Etymology

Origin of critter

Variant of creature

Example Sentences

While New York City is known best for housing rats and cockroaches—among other critters—the city is filled with all kinds of creatures.

From The Wall Street Journal

I knew guns were for taking lives, but in my mind, that was limited to small critters we needed to eat.

From Literature

Roberts doesn’t offer much empathy for the poor, diseased critter other than a pause when Ben momentarily ponders his reflection in a pool as Adrian Johnston’s eerie synth-piano score tinkles.

From Los Angeles Times

When Mr. Cameron’s Na’vi growl and bare their teeth at one another, they come across as campy and catty critters—“Real Housewives of Pandora.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Jackrabbits or other critters that need the water encased in the plant often gobble them up.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• animal
• fellow
• individual
• living thing
• man
• person
• soul
• woman