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

  • (..) and mental power necessary to evolve to new heights. He then found the means to harness... an even greater energy source. The animals and creatures around him. Hmm. Animal power would give him the food... and transportation, the clothing and entertainment... - needed for his long journey. (..)
    2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny