pet
Definition
- n. a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
- n. a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
- v. stroke or caress gently
- v. stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
Word forms
- Present participle
- petting
- Past tense
- petted
- Past participle
- petted
- Third person singular
- pets
Example sentences
n.
My cat is my favorite pet because she always makes me smile.
a.
She gave her pet dog a special treat for his birthday.
vt.
He loves to pet his dog when he comes home from work.
vi.
She tends to pet her cat when she feels stressed.