critter

or crit·tur

[ krit-er ]

noun

, Dialect.

1. a domesticated animal.
2. any creature.

critter

/ ˈkrɪtə /

noun

1. a dialect word for creature

Word History and Origins

Origin of critter¹

Variant of creature

Example Sentences

The Florida version is also a tad longer, which results in some lengthier interstitial scenes without critters.

From Los Angeles Times

Working quickly was essential, as these tiny critters can leap several times their body length in the blink of an eye.

From BBC

She enters “Learning Mode” and goes dormant while nature grows around her and countless critters go about their business.

From Los Angeles Times

And other urban critters, including coyotes, will likely keep doing just fine in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

In the process, they helped unlock some of the mysteries behind the cuddly critters' legendary toughness.

From Salon

Related Words

• animal
• fellow
• individual
• living thing
• man
• person
• soul
• woman