creature of habit
One who is prone to routine.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is a creature of habit who eats the same lunch every day.”
“My grandfather is a creature of habit, so he always walks his dog at exactly seven o'clock.”
“As a creature of habit, she found the unpredictable nature of her new career both challenging and deeply unsettling.”
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creature comfort
Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home.
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creature feature
A horror film in which one or more monsters plays a prominent role.
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creature of statute
A body created by legislation, especially a public body.
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creature of the night
A prostitute.
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force of habit
An act that has been repeated to the point where the performance of the act becomes automatic.
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kick the habit
To recover from or quit an addiction or habit.
Last updated August 10, 2026