Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Pet.
How to pronounce pet:
US
Pet - as a noun
Using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
positron emission tomographyA domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
A special loved one
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darling9dearie7deary9ducky15favorite14favourite15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lover8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
Pet - as an adjective satellite
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality
Example: "The favored child"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
best-lovedfavored14favorite14favourite15preferentpreferred15Pet - as a verb
Stroke or caress gently
Example: "Pet the lamb"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
caress8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
Pet - as an adjective
Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
Example: "The professor seemed offended by the criticism of her pet theory."
Kept or treated as a pet.
Example: "Pet rock"
Example Sentences
"I have a pet dog named Max."
"My sister has a pet cat that she adores."
"We got our first pet fish last week."
"The little girl was thrilled to receive a pet hamster for her birthday."
"She takes her pet turtle for a walk in the park every evening."
Word Game Points
Is PET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PET has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is PET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is PET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pet is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPET has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
