Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
creature of habit
idiom
/ˈkriːtʃər əv ˈhæbɪt/
Definition
A person who consistently follows the same routines or behaviors.
Examples
- As a creature of habit, Mark always orders the same breakfast every morning.
- People often find it difficult to change their routines if they are creatures of habit.
Meaning
This phrase refers to someone who prefers to do things in a certain, habitual way, often finding comfort in established patterns.
Synonyms
- routine person
- habitual individual
- set of habits
