Pet: meaning, definitions and examples
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pet
[ pɛt ]
animal companion
An animal that is kept for companionship and enjoyment, such as a dog, cat, or bird. Pets are often considered part of the family and provide emotional support and entertainment.
Synonyms
animal companion, domestic animal, furry friend
Examples of usage
- I love spending time with my pet dog.
- She has a pet parrot that can mimic human speech.
- Many people find comfort in having a pet at home.
to stroke or caress lovingly
To stroke or caress an animal or person in a gentle and loving way. It is a gesture of affection or care towards the recipient.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She pets her cat every night before bed.
- The child gently pets the dog's head.
- He pets his girlfriend's hair as a sign of love.
Translations
Translations of the word "pet" in other languages:
🇵🇹 animal de estimação
🇮🇳 पालतू जानवर
🇩🇪 Haustier
🇮🇩 hewan peliharaan
🇺🇦 домашня тварина
🇵🇱 zwierzę domowe
🇯🇵 ペット (petto)
🇫🇷 animal de compagnie
🇪🇸 mascota
🇹🇷 evcil hayvan
🇰🇷 애완동물 (aewandongmul)
🇸🇦 حيوان أليف (haywan aleif)
🇨🇿 domácí zvíře
🇸🇰 domáce zviera
🇨🇳 宠物 (chǒngwù)
🇸🇮 hišni ljubljenček
🇮🇸 gæludýr
🇰🇿 үй жануары
🇬🇪 შინაური ცხოველი (shinauri ts'khvheli)
🇦🇿 ev heyvanı
🇲🇽 mascota
Word origin
The word 'pet' originated in the 16th century and was originally used to refer to a lamb or other young animal brought up by hand. Over time, it evolved to encompass all animals kept for companionship. The concept of pets as valued members of the family dates back centuries, with various cultures having different beliefs and practices regarding pet ownership.