creeper

noun

creep·​er ˈkrē-pər 

1

: one that creeps: such as

a

: a creeping plant

b

: a bird (as of the family Certhiidae) that creeps about on trees or bushes searching for insects

c

: a creeping insect or reptile

2

: any of various devices used for creeping: such as

a

: a fixture with iron points worn on the shoe to prevent slipping

b

: a low wheeled platform for supporting the body when working under an automobile

3

: a usually one-piece garment for a child at the crawling age

Examples of creeper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ted slumped on to the sofa, his long legs bent, his feet in brothel creepers, his fingers drumming on the bones of his knees. —Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025

The trip will then reach the dramatic limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa, home to Alpine choughs, griffon vultures, and elusive wall creepers. 5. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 July 2025

Jeanne to punk vegan creepers from Chicago label Straight to Hell and more cruelty-free footwear from Matt & Nat. Cameos by Lala, Cumming’s sidekick rescue dog, extend The Traitors’ kitsch drama to the canine world. —Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025

Fragrance family: Floral Notes: Jasmine, patchouli, rangoon creeper flower Size: 1.6 fl. oz. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing creeper

• trumpet creeper
• Virginia creeper

Rhymes for creeper

• beeper
• cheaper
• deeper
• keeper
• reaper
• sleeper
• steeper
• sweeper
• beekeeper
• bookkeeper
• doorkeeper
• gamekeeper

Kids Definition

creeper

noun

creep·​er ˈkrē-pər 

: one that creeps: as

a

: a creeping plant

b

: a bird that creeps about on trees or bushes searching for insects

Medical Definition

creeper

noun

creep·​er ˈkrē-pər 

1

: a genetic anomaly of the domestic fowl marked by shortening and thickening of the long bones in the heterozygote and completely lethal when homozygous

2

: creeper fowl