“Creak” or “Creek”—Which to use?

“Creak” or “Creek”

Overview

creak / creek are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

creak: (noun) a squeaking sound.

creek: (noun) any member of the Creek Confederacy (especially the Muskogee) formerly living in Georgia and Alabama but now chiefly in Oklahoma.

Pronunciation

creak: k·r·IY·k

creek: k·r·IY·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “creak”

Examples of “creek”

…(), is located between Ložnica Creek to the north, a water…
…and the path of Salt Creek flowing through roughly half of…
The stream of Beaver Creek runs through this township.
Sierra Passage (1950) as Sutter's Creek Poker Player (uncredited)
K15GU-D in Dove Creek, etc., Colorado
…in Sioux Falls, SD, Gilmore Creek, AK, and Svalbard, Norway.
…a car out of a creek using blocks, ropes, and six
…in San Ignacio and Calla Creek.
Hays Creek Mill
…by the Yuchi and the Creek tribe.

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