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- Dictionarypet/pɛt/
noun
- 1. a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure: "the pony was a family pet"
verb
- 1. stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately: "the cats came to be petted" Similar
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PET definition: 1. an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly: 2. to be the person that…. Learn more.
A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or a laboratory animal.
: a person who is treated with unusual kindness or consideration : darling. 2. : a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility. pet. 2 of 8. adjective. 1. : kept or treated as a pet. 2. : expressing fondness or endearment. a pet name. 3. : favorite. a pet project. pet. 3 of 8. verb (1) petted; petting. transitive verb. 1. a.
A pet is an animal you keep as a companion, usually in your house. People love to pet, or touch, their pets. A pet is also a favorite. A teacher’s pet is the teacher’s fave student. No barking required. Your pet might be a hamster in a cage or a big dog that sleeps in your bed.
A pet is an animal that you keep in your home to give you company and pleasure. It is plainly cruel to keep turtles as pets. ...a bachelor living alone in a flat with his pet dog.
Pet definition: any domesticated or tamed animal that is kept as a companion and cared for affectionately.. See examples of PET used in a sentence.
adj. 1. Kept as a pet: a pet cat. 2. a. Particularly cherished or indulged: a pet grandchild. b. Expressing or showing affection: a pet name. 3. Being a favorite: a pet topic. v.pet·ted, pet·ting, pets. v.tr. To stroke or caress gently. See Synonyms at caress. v.intr. To stroke or fondle amorously.
PET definition: 1. an animal that someone keeps in their home: 2. to touch an animal because you feel affection…. Learn more.
verb (used without object), pet·ted, pet·ting. Informal . to engage in kissing, caressing, and other sexual activity with one’s partner, but not sexual intercourse.
noun. /pet/ an animal, a bird, etc. that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food. Do you have any pets? a pet dog/hamster. a family pet. exotic pets. pet food. Being a responsible pet owner means caring for your pet. a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) Keeping pigs as pets has become extremely popular.
