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."

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

Jan 14, 2026 · Noun critter (plural critters) (usually endearing, US, Australia) A creature, an animal.

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

critter in British English (ˈkrɪtə ) noun US and Canadian a dialect word for 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 …

Critter definition: A living creature.