pets
word · lemma: pet
/ˈpɛts/
pets
/pˈɛts/
pets
Definition
Animals that people keep mainly for companionship or enjoyment, such as dogs or cats.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('pets'). Refers to animals kept at home for fun or friendship, not work. Common for 'have pets', 'keep pets', or 'adopt pets'. Does not include farm animals or wild animals.
Spanish: mascotasPortuguese (BR): animais de estimaçãoPortuguese (PT): animais de estimaçãoChinese (Simplified): 宠物Chinese (Traditional): 寵物Hindi: पालतू जानवरArabic: حيوانات أليفةBengali: পোষা প্রাণীRussian: домашние животныеJapanese: ペットVietnamese: thú cưngKorean: 반려동물 - 애완동물Turkish: evcil hayvanlarUrdu: پالتو جانورIndonesian: hewan peliharaan
Example Sentences
My family has two pets: a rabbit and a fish.
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Our pets always greet us excitedly when we come home.
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Many people love having pets like cats or dogs.
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Some people are allergic to their pets.
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Do you have any pets at the moment?
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Most landlords don’t allow pets in their apartments.
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