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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Then again, maybe the show’s creators are right not to trust their audience. Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025 With recent collaborations such as the TikTok and ATP Global Content Partnership, granting creators exclusive tennis tournament access while athletes engage the audience with behind-the-scenes insights, TikTok is building the digital stadium where the next generation of sports culture unfolds. Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 In addition to identifying new personas with a high probability of conversions, this can also help brands implement necessary adjustments to their messaging, creator content, media plans, and landing pages to become more appealing to each buyer persona, both present and future. William Jones, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Woods, a 15-year distribution vet, will work to expand premium 3D moviegoing through partnerships with cinemas, movie studios, and other content creators across North and South America. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 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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