family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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And the family pet isn't just a companion; 97% of pet owners consider their pets to be part of their family, according to Forbes Advisor. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 Each verse of the song then cuts to the couple holding a different family pet — as well as a new wardrobe change from Teigen with each successive shot. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025 There also was a snap of the family of three's family pet, Major, along with a cute video of Bash playing with the dog. Kayla Grant, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 Like going back to his alma mater almost a decade later and fans asking about his grandparents — or announcing that their family pet is named after him. Kyle Tucker, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for family pet

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“Family pet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20pet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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