creatine

noun

cre·​a·​tine ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn 

-tᵊn

: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C₄H₉N₃O₂ found especially in the muscles of vertebrates either free or as phosphocreatine

also : a synthetic usually hydrated form of creatine taken especially as a dietary supplement

Examples of creatine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Byers, three supplements form the foundation: protein (for muscle maintenance and satiety), omega-3s (for brain health), and creatine (for muscular and cognitive function). —Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

In addition, creatine should be taken with plenty of water. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025

More recently, researchers have begun to look at the broader systemic effects of creatine supplementation. —Rich Haridy, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025

However, it has been found that 5 grams of creatine can be used up to four times a day to increase creatine stores. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French créatine, from Greek kreat-, kreas flesh — more at raw

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing creatine

• creatine kinase
• creatine phosphate

Rhymes for creatine

• aten
• clayton
• satan
• statin
• straighten

Medical Definition

creatine

noun

cre·​atine ˈkrē-ə-ˌtēn, -ət-ᵊn 

: a white crystalline nitrogenous substance C₄H₉N₃O₂ found especially in vertebrate muscle either free or as phosphocreatine