Synonyms for

Pets

Verb / pets / Another word for pets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pets are animals that people keep in their homes for companionship or pleasure.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

domesticated animals companion animals

Informal

critters animals fur babies

Literary

familiars creatures

Antonyms

enemies adversaries foes opponents rivals strangers

Common collocations

  • pet owner
  • pet food
  • pet store
  • pet project
  • pet peeve
  • pet sitting
  • pet grooming

Word family

noun pet
verb pet
adjective petty

Usage note

The word 'pet' can also be used as a verb meaning to stroke or caress. As an adjective, 'petty' relates to trivial matters.

Example sentences

  1. I love playing with my pets.
  2. My mom won't let me have a pet snake.
  3. Some people have pet birds that can talk.
  4. My pet rabbit likes to chew on carrots.
  5. She takes her pet hamster out of its cage to play.

Quotes

  • Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
  • The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. - James Cromwell

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