creeper
5 synonyms for creeper, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing.
“Virginia creeper had turned the whole wall red by autumn.”
Etymology
From Old English creopere, formed from creep + -er — "one that creeps".
Full origin of creeper →Frequently asked questions
What does “creeper” mean?
The word “creeper” means a plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing. In plain terms, a climbing/trailing plant, or a baby's all-in-one outfit, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “creeper”?
“Creeper” is pronounced KREEP (/ˈkɹipɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “creeper” in a sentence?
Here is “creeper” used in a sentence: “Virginia creeper had turned the whole wall red by autumn.”
What part of speech is “creeper”?
“Creeper” is a noun.
Where does the word “creeper” come from?
The word “creeper” comes from Old English. From Old English creopere, formed from creep + -er — "one that creeps".
How many meanings does “creeper” have?
“Creeper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing.
