creator

noun

cre·​a·​tor krē-ˈā-tər 

: one that creates usually by bringing something new or original into being

especially, Creator : god sense 1

Synonyms

• author
• begetter
• establisher
• father
• founder
• founding father
• generator
• inaugurator
• initiator
• instituter
• institutor
• originator
• sire

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Kenzie Elizabeth is a home and hosting content creator, podcast host, and owner of the home brand Friend of Mine. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025

In the documentary, SNL creator Lorne Michaels explained how the band made his radar. —Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025

While the streaming economy leaves much to be desired in terms of compensating creators, the blame is not entirely on streaming services. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025

Franchise creator Kevin Williamson is directing with Guy Busick (2022’s Scream and Scream VI) writing. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025

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

Phrases Containing creator

• co-creator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1