animal companion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of animal companion
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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She was surprised by how many people responded to her post saying they were also grieving the loss of an animal companion and didn’t know where to find support.
From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024
Even in 1938 people understood the healing power of an animal companion.
From Salon • Jan. 9, 2022
Your animal companion has brought cheer to your family, so it’s only fair that you return the favor.
From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2021
He doesn’t share those values, but I thought he would understand the therapeutic aspect that I sought from an animal companion.
From Slate • Aug. 28, 2020
And does the animal companion say: How beautiful! when his friend in the sport makes a fine feint, and comes up serene with the knowing look, which the human on-looker can not fail to understand?
From The Story of the Mind by Baldwin, James Mark
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