Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtɪŋ/
noun the action of stroking or caressing an animal
A1 I like petting my cat.
A2 She enjoys petting the dog at the park.
B1 Petting animals can be a calming experience.
B2 The therapy dog visited the hospital for petting sessions.
C1 The act of petting can release oxytocin, promoting relaxation.
C2 She found solace in the gentle petting of her horse after a long day.
verb to stroke or caress an animal
A1 I enjoy petting my cat every evening.
A2 She was petting the dog gently while sitting on the porch.
B1 The children spent the afternoon petting the rabbits at the petting zoo.
B2 The therapy dog loves when the patients pet him during their sessions.
C1 The horse rider demonstrated proper petting techniques to the new students.
C2 The wildlife photographer captured a beautiful moment of a mother lion petting her cubs.
formal The act of petting a dog can help to strengthen the bond between the owner and the pet.
informal I love petting my cat while watching TV in the evenings.
slang She was caught petting her boyfriend in the back of the movie theater.
figurative The soft music was like gently petting my soul, soothing and calming.
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