Synonyms for critter

Most common

animal · creature

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.

Forms

Plural

critters → creatures, animals…

Example sentences

• animal An animal can be much more dangerous when wounded.
• creature I respect the praying mantis as a living creature!

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

animal³

8 letters

creature²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (animal³ = 3 syllables).