Pet Store

Pronunciation: /pɛt stɔr/

Definitions of pet store

noun a place where animals such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, etc. are kept and sold as pets

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a fish at the pet store.

A2 She enjoys visiting the pet store to see all the different animals.

B1 The pet store had a sale on dog food this week.

B2 The pet store owner recommended a new brand of cat litter to me.

C1 The pet store specializes in exotic animals and has a wide selection.

C2 After working at the pet store for years, she decided to open her own animal shelter.

Examples of pet store in a Sentence

formal I need to stop by the pet store to pick up some supplies for my cat.

informal I'm gonna swing by the pet store to grab some stuff for my dog.

slang I'll hit up the pet store for some goodies for my pets.

figurative Visiting the pet store is like a trip to paradise for animal lovers.

Grammatical Forms of pet store

• past tense: visited
• plural: pet stores
• comparative: more pet store
• superlative: most pet store
• present tense: visit
• future tense: will visit
• perfect tense: have visited
• continuous tense: is visiting
• singular: pet store
• positive degree: pet store
• infinitive: to visit a pet store
• gerund: visiting a pet store
• participle: visiting pet stores

Origin and Evolution of pet store

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pet store' originated from the combination of the words 'pet' and 'store', referring to a retail establishment that sells pets and pet supplies.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'pet store' simply meant a store that sold pets. Over time, the meaning has expanded to include stores that also sell pet supplies and accessories.