companion animal

[ kuhm-pan-yuhn an-uh-muhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

pet ¹( def 1 ).

companion animal

noun

an animal kept as a pet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of companion animal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Example Sentences

They had names and were treated like somewhere along the line of companion animals.

From Nautilus

Still taking nominations for its official newsletter companion animal, this is The Trailer.

From Washington Post

All of these factors, along with past pet experiences and even the internet’s influence on companion animal culture, can affect whether someone says they prefer cats or dogs.

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