creature

Definition

  • noun: an animal of any type
  • noun: something 'created' either animate or inanimate
  • + 'of'
  • synonyms: animal, man, instrument

Examples

  • The industry is still a 'creature of' the 1930s. [=it began in the 1930s and has not changed]

  • They say that these forests are filled with wild 'creatures'. [='beasts']

  • I'm a 'creature of habit'. [=I always do the same things in the same way]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Now, tell me! Where are the others? - Eat me! - I've tried to be fair to you creatures. Now my patience has reached its end! Tell me or I'll-- No, no, not the buttons. Not my gumdrop buttons. All right then. (..)
    2001 Shrek
  • (..) This is the part where you run away. - - And stay out! ''Wanted. Fairy tale creatures.'' . T . - T - - Move it along. Come on! Get up! - Next! (..)
    2001 Shrek