critter

noun

ˈkri-tər How to pronounce critter (audio)
Definition of critternext
as in animal
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian

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Recent Examples of critter As Roku’s city council scours the internet to see what the next viral critter might be, observers are already worried that Jimothy’s time is limited. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Instead, use a Bug Blaster hose end sprayer to blast the upper and undersides of the leaves with water and blow the critters away. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Public health experts recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables or simply cooking them, which kills the tiny critters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026 Since 1992, the critters have washed ashore in Alaska, Polynesia, Australia, South America, and the Pacific Northwest. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for critter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critter
  1. animal
  2. creature
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  • People constantly move throughout the space cleaning out cages and checking on any sick animals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the filmmakers infuse it with levity, showing his love and affinity for animals, as well ashis musical talents.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of animal
Noun
  • Slash’s groundsnake won’t hurt humans, but human activity could spell disaster for this snake and other creatures in New Guinea.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His project has left him with much more fellow-feeling for the creatures.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of creature

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“Critter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critter. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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