1. plants that grow along the ground or climb up surfaces by means of stems, tendrils, or roots
Usage: plural of creeper
2. soft-soled shoes, typically made of canvas or leather
Usage: informal; chiefly British
3. small birds that climb up and down tree trunks searching for insects
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The ivy and other creepers covered the entire wall of the old building.
• Virginia creepers turn brilliant red in the fall.
• She wore white creepers with her school uniform.
• The gardener trimmed back the creepers that were blocking the window.
• Brown creepers spiral up tree trunks looking for insects in the bark.
• The creepers had grown so thick they were damaging the fence.