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pets

 

[ pɛts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

domestic animals

Animals that are kept by humans for companionship or enjoyment, rather than for work or food. Pets are often considered part of the family and are well cared for.

Synonyms

animals, companion animals, domesticated animals

Examples of usage

  • She has two cats and a dog as pets.
  • Many people find comfort and joy in having a pet at home.

Translations

Translations of the word "pets" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animais de estimação

🇮🇳 पालतू जानवर

🇩🇪 Haustiere

🇮🇩 hewan peliharaan

🇺🇦 домашні тварини

🇵🇱 zwierzęta domowe

🇯🇵 ペット

🇫🇷 animaux de compagnie

🇪🇸 mascotas

🇹🇷 evcil hayvanlar

🇰🇷 애완동물

🇸🇦 الحيوانات الأليفة

🇨🇿 domácí mazlíčci

🇸🇰 domáce zvieratá

🇨🇳 宠物

🇸🇮 hišni ljubljenčki

🇮🇸 gæludýr

🇰🇿 үй жануарлары

🇬🇪 შინაური ცხოველები

🇦🇿 ev heyvanları

🇲🇽 mascotas

Word origin

The word 'pets' originated from the Old French word 'petite,' which means small or little. In the 16th century, 'pet' was used to refer to a lamb or other domesticated animal kept as a favorite. Over time, the term 'pets' evolved to encompass a wide variety of domestic animals kept for companionship.

See also: pet, petite, petting, petty, petulant.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,985, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.