domestic animals

Definition of domestic animalsnext
plural of domestic animal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic animals
Noun
  • For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The actor talks about 'Charlie the Wonderdog,' the magic of childhood pets, and how Marley still inspires him to this day.
    Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To protect your lilacs against hooved herbivores, install tall fencing or cages around your lilac bushes.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Reportedly, the site reveals a densely populated environment where this predator lived alongside freshwater sharks, bony fish, turtles, and crocodiles, as well as massive herbivores like sauropods and iguanodontians.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The absence of tooth marks on the mandibles does not imply that other parts of the bodies were not consumed by hyenas or other carnivores.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • High-tension and terrifying moments, like shark attacks or close encounters with hungry carnivores.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Domestic animals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20animals. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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