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DictionarycreatureLiving or imagined being
noun

creature

KREE-cher/ˈkriːtʃər/

A living being viewed as a product of its nature or maker.

The small creature explores the leaf litter around it.

A small hedgehog explores leaf litter, clear living animal creature, natural anatomy and gentle setting.
Etymology
creaLatinto make, bring forth
+tureLatinresult of an action

A creature was originally anything brought into existence, whether alive or not. The meaning narrowed chiefly to living beings, understood as things created.

In context

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He writes about one patient. She was a palid, feeble creature, and had no more bosom …
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More examples

  • A winged creature guards the castle in her story.
  • The poor creature looks exhausted after his long journey.
  • I'm a creature of habit and always order the same lunch.
  • Critics call the mayor a creature of his wealthy donors.

Forms

creature · creatures

create verb — To bring something new into existence.

Similar words

animal
Usually names a real nonhuman organism, without suggesting a maker.
being
Names an existing entity without emphasizing its origin or dependence.
puppet
Emphasizes another person's control rather than merely dependence or origin.