family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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The dog, which was a family pet and thought to be a lurcher cross, was then seized by police. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Iconic for its long flowing coat and lovable charm, this dog makes for a great family pet. Katelyn Chef, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Johannes Roberts, 89 minutes Lean and very mean, this Fantastic Fest opening night premiere tells the story of Ben, a chimpanzee who has lived most of his life as a family pet, communicating with the residents of a Hawaiian home. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026 Morrison is accused of shooting his 69-year-old dad to death over a dispute about a family pet. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 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 22 Apr. 2026.

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