pet

/pˈɛt/

/ˈpɛt/

Pet

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

a special loved one

synonyms : darling

to pet

MAIN VERB

stroke or caress gently

stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

pet

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

synonyms : best-loved

Examples

1. The pet store has everything for your pet's needs.

2. Her pets mean the world to her and she treats them like family.

3. My friend has multiple pets, including a dog, a bird, and a cat.

4. His pet hamster loves to run on its exercise wheel.