companion animal

[ kuhm-pan-yuhn an-uh-muhl ]

noun

1. pet ¹( def 1 ).

companion animal

noun

1. an animal kept as a pet

Word History and Origins

Origin of companion animal¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

They had names and were treated like somewhere along the line of companion animals.

From Nautilus

Still taking nominations for its official newsletter companion animal, this is The Trailer.

From Washington Post

All of these factors, along with past pet experiences and even the internet’s influence on companion animal culture, can affect whether someone says they prefer cats or dogs.

From Popular-Science