Critter (Noun)
Meaning
A regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The local animal shelter cared for all sorts of critters, from cats and dogs to rabbits and hamsters.
- Farmers often have many critters on their property, including cows, chickens, and horses.
- We've got a whole menagerie of critters in our backyard, including squirrels, chipmunks, and birds.
- The petting zoo was full of friendly critters, including goats, sheep, and even a llama.
- My little girl loves playing with the critters in the pet store's adoption center, especially the puppies and kittens.