1 pet
Pronounced:
/ˈpɛt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural petsMeaning:
[count] 1 : an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure ▪ He caught a snake and kept it as a pet for several years. ▪ No pets (are) allowed. ▪ An orange cat named Alex was our first family pet. [=a pet kept by a family] —often used before another noun ▪ pet food ▪ a pet store ▪ a pet dog/cat
2 Brit —used to address someone in a loving or friendly way ▪ What's the matter, pet? [=darling]
2 Brit —used to address someone in a loving or friendly way ▪ What's the matter, pet? [=darling]
—see also teacher's pet