pets

nounfavorite thing, person
verbstroke, kiss

Synonyms for pets

noun favorite thing, person

Antonyms for pets

hate

Word Origin & History

"tamed animal," originally in Scottish and northern England dialect (and exclusively so until mid-18c.), of unknown origin. Sense of "indulged child" (c.1500) is recorded slightly earlier than that of "animal kept as a favorite" (1530s), but the latter may be the primary meaning. Probably associated with or influenced by petty. As a term of endearment by 1849. Teacher's pet is attested from 1890. Pet-shop from 1928.

Example Sentences for pets

And now he had determined to sacrifice this dearest of pets.

She had been a pet all her life, and, like most pets, her eye partook of the human quality.

So she asked Mr. Mortimer to go and have a look at her pets.

Oh, Mr. Don—' She goes to him like a child, and he soothes and pets her.

Some ladies had them for favourites or pets; but they were found mischievous and dangerous.

When my pets are entered for competition, may some wise, kind woman have the judging of them!

I have a flower garden of my own, and two pets—a canary named Phil, and a cat.

She still had her apron full of herbage with her, and her pets were taking it by assault.

I have no pets now, but I did have a pet robin that I was very fond of.

I have no pets but a dear little sister, who is as nice as all the pets in the world.