1pet 
/ˈpɛt/ noun
plural pets /ˈpɛt/ noun [count] 1 : an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure
▪ He caught a snake and kept it as a pet for several years. ▪ No pets (are) allowed. ▪ An orange cat named Alex was our first family pet. [=a pet kept by a family] — often used before another noun ▪ pet food ▪ a pet store ▪ a pet dog/cat 2 Brit — used to address someone in a loving or friendly way ▪ What's the matter, pet? [=darling]
▪ He caught a snake and kept it as a pet for several years. ▪ No pets (are) allowed. ▪ An orange cat named Alex was our first family pet. [=a pet kept by a family] — often used before another noun ▪ pet food ▪ a pet store ▪ a pet dog/cat
— see also teacher's pet
