Pronunciation: /pɛt/
noun a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
A1 I have a pet cat.
A2 She takes her pet dog for a walk every evening.
B1 Having a pet can bring joy and companionship into your life.
B2 The vet recommended a special diet for my pet rabbit.
C1 Many people consider their pets to be part of the family.
C2 The wealthy socialite was often seen carrying her pet chihuahua in a designer handbag.
verb to stroke or pat gently
A1 I pet my cat every day because she loves it.
A2 She pets her dog gently to show affection.
B1 The children were allowed to pet the rabbits at the petting zoo.
B2 The therapy dog visited the hospital so patients could pet him.
C1 The horse trainer taught the students how to properly pet the horses.
C2 The wildlife conservationist pet the rescued tiger as a sign of trust.
adjective denoting a thing that one devotes special attention to or feels particularly strongly about
A1 My pet cat loves to play with yarn.
A2 She has a pet rabbit that she takes care of every day.
B1 The pet hamster escaped from its cage and ran around the house.
B2 The pet dog was trained to do tricks and obey commands.
C1 The pet parrot mimicked human speech and entertained the guests.
C2 The pet snake required a specialized habitat and diet to thrive.
formal She considers her pet to be a cherished member of the family.
informal I love spending time with my pet; he always makes me smile.
slang My pet is my ride or die; we do everything together.
figurative The project is like a pet to him, he nurtures it with care and attention.
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