creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər How to pronounce creator (audio)
: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being
especially, Creator : god sense 1

Examples of creator in a Sentence

the creator of the popular television show although some people see Freud as the creator of psychology, that isn't really true
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But the show’s Emmy-winning creator, 54-year-old Mike White, has decided to embrace the rather harsh existence of competing on CBS’ Survivor — and not for the first time. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025 The brand recently hosted its first-ever brand trip with a mix of content creators, sustainability advocates, and editors at Susurros del Corazón outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to bring the brand’s ethos to life during the three-day retreat. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The filmmakers are content creators, best known as KallMeKris and CelinaSpookyBoo on social media, who have collectively amassed a dedicated audience of over 70 million followers. Brent Lang, Variety, 27 May 2025 On Saturday, May 24, a number of notable content creators traveled to Long Island to celebrate Smith, who has over 500,000 followers between Instagram and TikTok. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for creator

Word History

Etymology

Middle English creatour, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French criator, creator, borrowed from Latin creātor "one who begets or brings into being," from creāre "to beget, give birth to, create entry 1" + -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creator was in the 14th century

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“Creator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creator. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

creator

noun
cre·​ator
krē-ˈāt-ər
1
: one that creates or produces : maker
2
capitalized : god sense 1

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