Definition of pet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsanimal kept for companionship or amusement
- My pet dog loves to play fetch.
2.
- Come here, pet, and let me hug you.
3.
favorite personUK person who is fondly indulged or favoredUK
- She was always the teacher's pet in school.
4.
emotionDated UK fit of sulkiness or petulanceDated UK
- He went into a pet when he lost the game.
Adjective
1.
domesticatedkept and cared for as a companion animal
- He has a pet rabbit in his room.
2.
emotionparticularly cherished or favored
- This is her pet project at work.
Verb
1.
interactiongently stroke or touch an animal
- She loves to pet her cat every morning.
2.
pamperindulge someone with excessive care
- They tend to pet their youngest child.
Expressions with pet
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something that is personally annoying or disliked
Loud chewing is my biggest pet hate.
project someone is passionate about
Her garden is her pet project.
employee favored by the boss
She is known as the boss's pet because she gets special treatment.
problem someone cares about deeply
Climate change is her pet issue.
have a special interest in a particular topic
History seems to be his pet subject during discussions.
something that especially annoys someone
Loud chewing is my biggest pet peeve..
personal theory often unproven
Her pet theory about diet has no scientific backing.
teacher's favorite student
He was always the teacher's pet in class.
show favoritism towards someone
The teacher made a pet of the star student.
domesticated animal kept for pleasure
She has a pet animal, a cute little dog.
portable container for transporting small animals
She placed the cat in the pet carrier.
small opening in door or wall for pets to pass through
The cat used the pet door to go outside.
food processed or prepared for domestic animals
She bought pet food for her dog's special diet.
place where pets stay and get care when owners travel
We left our dog at the pet hotel during vacation.
name given to a pet animal
The cat's pet name is Whiskers.
store selling domestic animals and pet supplies
I bought a hamster at the pet shop.
providing short-term care for pets at home
Pet sitting includes feeding and walking the dog.
place selling pets and pet supplies
I bought a hamster at the pet store.
virtual animal in games or apps needing user interaction
My digital pet needs to be fed every day.
burial ground for deceased pets
They visited the pet cemetery to pay their respects.
day dedicated to celebrating pets
The school organized a pet day for students to bring their pets.
insurance covering veterinary costs for pets
Pet insurance helped cover the surgery costs.
person who owns and cares for a pet
She is a dedicated pet parent to her two dogs.
person caring for pets when owners are away
The pet sitter fed the cats every morning.
Origin of pet
French, petit (small)
Terms with pet included in their meaning
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domestic animal
small domesticated feline animal kept as a pet
pet animal
domesticated mammal often kept as a pet
pets
well-behaved male pet, especially a dog
animal
male non-human animal, often a pet
pet feed
food prepared for consumption by animals
animal
small rodent often kept as a pet
pet dogs
young dog under one year old
animals
take a pet from a shelter into one's home
pet animal
bird kept inside a cage by people
pet access
small door in a larger door or wall for cats
pet care
basket for a dog to sleep in
pet furniture
bed designed for a dog to sleep in
pet accessory
collar worn by a dog
pet access
small door for dogs to pass through
pet
special food given to dogs as reward or on occasions
pet care
job where someone is paid to walk dogs
pets
small domesticated feline kept as a pet
pet feeding
bowl used to serve food to pets
domestic pet
domesticated feline kept as a pet
indoor behavior
process of teaching a pet to behave indoors
pets
training a pet to urinate and defecate in proper places
pets
wheel for pet rodents to exercise
pet grooming
device for trimming pet nails
animal
dog, especially a pet
Examples of pet in a sentence
His pet parrot can mimic human speech. Thanks for the gift, pet. Pet, could you pass the salt? The manager's pet received every desirable assignment. Nobody wanted to be known as the director's pet. She was in a pet over the smallest mistake.
His pet lasted all afternoon after the argument. She carries a pet hamster in her backpack. They adopted a pet cat from the shelter. That old book is his pet possession. Her pet theory is often discussed in meetings. He likes to pet the dog gently. Children were encouraged to pet the animals at the farm. She loves to pet her dog every evening. He would pet his cat while watching TV.
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- French:animal de compagnie, domestique, ...
- German:Haustier, domestiziert, ...
- Italian:animale domestico, domestico, ...
- Spanish:mascota, doméstico, ...
- Portuguese:animal de estimação, de estimação, ...
- Chinese:宠物, 宠物的, ...
- Japanese:ペット, ペットの, ...
- Arabic:حَيَوان أَلِيف, أَلِيف, ...
- Hebrew:חַיַּת מַחְמָד, מַחְמָד, ...
- Russian:домашнее животное, домашний, ...
- Ukrainian:домашній улюбленець, домашній, ...
- Hindi:पालतू जानवर, घरेलू, ...
Definition of PET - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: positron emission tomographyTECH. scan that shows how organs workTECH.
- The doctor used PET to check the brain activity.
Abbreviation
abr: polyethylene terephthalateTECH. type of plastic used for bottles and containersTECH.
- The bottle is made from PET.
Expressions with PET
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medical test using a scanner to see inside the body
The doctor ordered a PET scan for more details.
Origin of PET
Latin petere (to seek)
Examples of PET in a sentence
She underwent a PET scan for her heart. PET is widely recycled worldwide. Check if the tray is PET before disposal.
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- French:TEP, PET, ...
- German:PET, ...
- Italian:PET, ...
- Spanish:PET, ...
- Portuguese:PET, ...
- Chinese:正电子发射断层扫描, 聚酯, ...
- Japanese:PETスキャン, PET, ...
- Arabic:التصوير المقطعي بالإصدار البوزيتروني, بولِي إِثِيلِين تِيرِفْتَالِيت, ...
- Hebrew:טוֹמוֹגְרַפְיָה פְּלִיטָה פּוֹזִיטְרוֹנִית, פּוֹלִיאֶתִילֵן טֶרֶפְתָּלָט, ...
- Russian:ПЭТ, полиэтилентерефталат, ...
- Ukrainian:ПЕТ, поліетилентерефталат, ...
- Hindi:पीईटी, ...
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