pet

noun

A domesticated animal, such as a cat or dog, kept for companionship.

"Many families keep a pet dog."

adjective

Used to describe something particularly liked, favoured, or a common complaint.

"Littering is a pet hate of mine."

verb

To stroke or gently touch an animal as a sign of affection.

"She loves to pet her rabbit."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: preferred, favourite, favored, favorite, loved, preferent, favoured, best-loved, positron emission tomography, ducky, darling, deary