critter
noun
a domesticated animal.
critters
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pluralof critter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Part of the challenge agriculture is facing right now is pest invasion from other countries where the critters have moved on plants and in soil and have come into the state,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Now, he’s trying to get more bugs and critters living under his feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Of course, the critters escape and run amok; the show’s faster, sometimes drone-shot xenomorph chases required longer corridors than hide-and-seek-oriented “Alien’s,” some 160-feet-plus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
“You’ve got some critters here, ma’am,” he reported.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
