pet

noun
UK: /pet/
US: /pet/

  1. A domestic animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

    1. I have a pet cat named Whiskers who loves to play all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Taking care of a pet teaches children responsibility and compassion. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person treated with special favor or affection.

    1. She's the teacher's pet in class, always getting praised. [ ] [ ]
    2. He became the boss's pet by always agreeing with his ideas during meetings. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

animal companion darling favorite
pet transitive-verb

  1. To stroke or caress an animal gently.

    1. I pet my dog to calm him down during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gently pet the horse's nose while speaking softly to it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express affection or endearment towards someone.

    1. He likes to pet her hair when they are watching a movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't pet me like a child I am capable of doing it myself. [ ] [ ]
pet adjective

  1. A favorite thing or idea.

    1. The school's pet project is the new community garden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reducing carbon emissions is my pet cause, and I advocate for it. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pet" in English means: A domestic animal kept for companionship or pleasure., A person treated with special favor or affection..

The phonetic transcription of "pet" is /pet/ in British English and /pet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pet": animal, companion, darling, favorite.

Example usage of "pet": "I have a pet cat named Whiskers who loves to play all day.". More examples on the page.