critters

noun

plural of critter
as in animals
one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings she's so fond of every kind of critter that she ought to be a veterinarian

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Recent Examples of critters These destructive critters also pose a risk to your family’s health because their urine, feces, and saliva can transmit many diseases. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 These critters may look cute and cuddly, but their sharp claws are anything but. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Thanks to all these survey techniques, Arizona scientists are making inroads in illuminating the secret lives of these nocturnal critters. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Vinegar White vinegar is a common household pest deterrent for mice and other critters due to its strong, acidic smell. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 28 Aug. 2026 Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 There aren’t many of those critters in the Golden State and, when they’re found, officials seek to eradicate them. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Look for a variety of birds of prey, slithering reptiles, and little critters that run from here to there. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 From rats and mice to cockroaches and pigeons, lots of critters are known to roam New York City’s streets. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for critters
  1. animals
  2. creatures
Noun
  • The body itself was badly decomposed after spending an unknown amount of time exposed to the elements, with animals, bugs and rain, plus 50 years in storage.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Because the existing hole was too small, crews used a saw to cut a larger opening and lowered a ladder inside to give the animals an easy way out.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of animals
Noun
  • Showing off import sheets related to bats, seahorses and other creatures, Tlusty illustrated how this works.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Contrary to their reputation, bats are not fearsome creatures but unsung ecological heroes.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of creatures

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“Critters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/critters. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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