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

• founder
• author
• father
• inventor

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

Set two years after the little robot lady went on a murderous rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of AI. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025

The statue of Abraham Lincoln by Mount Rushmore creator Gutzon Borglum was cut up to be sold for its silver content, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana. —Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

In his remarks, Yang praised Gold House, a non-profit organization working to promote and invest in AAPI creators, companies and storytellers, for their continuous efforts. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025

Per Deadline, Sloane is also set to executive produce the new installment with series creator David. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 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

Rhymes for creator

• coater
• curator
• debater
• deflator
• dictator
• dilator
• equator
• locator
• mutator
• piscator
• pronator
• relator

Kids Definition

creator

noun

cre·​ator

krē-ˈāt-ər

1

: one that creates or produces : maker

2

capitalized : god sense 1