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Definition pet in American English

pet noun

[countable] noun
/pet/
1

an animal or bird that you keep in your home and take care of

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1.1

kept as a pet or relating to pets

Example

a pet dog/rabbit

Example

pet owners

Example

a pet shop

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2

used for talking to someone in a friendly way

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3

someone who you give special treatment to because you like them more than others

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Definition pet in American English