family pet

noun

: a pet kept by a family

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For some people, a fish is a great family pet that brings all the joy and happiness your kiddo needs. Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026 The hearing took place on the same day that a mountain lion was captured and tranquilized in an urban part of San Francisco and just weeks after a wolf killed an aging horse who was a family pet in Lassen County. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The plot revolves around the terrifying takeover of the family pet, a teddy bear-hugging chimpanzee named Ben. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026 Shower head Some Roman faucets include a handheld shower head that can be used for rinsing hair or even using your tub to clean the family pet. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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