pet
Translation
pet
Examples
Do you have a pet?
Do you have a pet?
My pet dog is very friendly.
My pet dog is very friendly.
She wants a cat for a pet.
She wants a cat for a pet.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/my)) pet Do you have a pet?
((sth.)) for a pet She wants a cat for a pet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: domestic animal, companion animal
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from a Scottish or northern English dialect word meaning 'tame animal'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'petting' your favorite animal. A 'pet' is an animal you can 'pet'.