The meaning of CRITTER is an animal : creature —sometimes used of a person. How to use critter in a sentence.

(Definition of critter from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Critter is an informal word for any living creature, from a wolf to a spider. You might like going to watch various critters at the zoo, or live on a small farm where you can keep critters of your own, like goats …

The most common meaning of critter is "a living creature," whether wild or domestic; it also can mean "a child" when used as a term of sympathetic endearment, or it can mean "an unfortunate person."

Definition of critter noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CRITTER definition: a domesticated animal. See examples of critter used in a sentence.

Dec 14, 2025 · critter (plural critters) (usually endearing, US, Australia) A creature, an animal. quotations

6 days ago · An animal not seen in Ohio in over a century, the fisher, has been spotted on a local wildlife camera. The sighting has raised hopes that the native mammal is naturally returning to the state.

Critter definition: A living creature.

The word ‘critter’ is often used informally to describe various types of animals, particularly those that are small or not easily classified. It conveys a sense of affection or endearment towards the creature …