noun
creeper
KREEP
Creeper (noun) means a plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing. Example: “Virginia creeper had turned the whole wall red by autumn.”
noun
1
A plant that grows along the ground or up surfaces by trailing or climbing.
"Virginia creeper had turned the whole wall red by autumn."
2
A one-piece garment for babies.
"They dressed the baby in a soft cotton creeper."
How to use creeper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA climbing/trailing plant, or a baby's all-in-one outfit, depending on context.
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Word forms
- Plural
- creepers
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Etymology
From Old English creopere, formed from creep + -er — "one that creeps".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for creeper
leper
keeper
peeper
beeper
sweeper
sleeper
steeper
beekeeper
innkeeper
zookeeper
goalkeeper
shopkeeper
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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.
