noun
- a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
- a person treated with special favor or affection
Usage: informal
verb
- to stroke or touch gently and affectionately
adjective
- kept as a pet
- particularly cherished or favored
Examples
- She adopted a cat from the animal shelter as her new pet.
- The dog is a loyal pet that follows him everywhere.
- The teacher’s pet always sits in the front row.
- He likes to pet the soft fur of his rabbit.
- Children should learn how to pet animals gently.
- They keep a pet snake in a terrarium.
- Environmental protection is her pet cause.
- The mayor’s pet project received extra funding.