Pets: meaning, definitions and examples
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pets
[ pɛts ]
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.