Critter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Critter is a noun meaning (usually endearing, US, Australia) A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.
Meaning
(usually endearing, US, Australia) A creature, and specifically, an animal or something animal-like.
More Meanings
- (rail transport, US) A small locomotive used in an industrial setting.
Example Sentences
One of the biggest challenges facing a railfan photographer is the correct identification of one manufacturer's "critter" locomotive from that of another competing builder.
The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters such as ostrich, wild boar and crocodile.
Word Forms
- critters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include animals, beasts, creatures, werecritter, creetur, creature.
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