creator

noun

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

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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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Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026 Architect Francisco Urcola, icon and creator of San Sebastián’s Victoria Eugenia Theater and the Monumental Bullring in Seville, designed this place. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Creator and star Jason Sudeikis will be back, too, though the actors who portrayed players have been replaced by actresses, which was a necessary creative decision on the part of its writers. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 In Detroit, El-Sayed posed for photos and participated in interviews with content creators at a backyard pool party before a final rally with supporters. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 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

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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 6 Aug. 2026.

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creator

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

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