companion animal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of companion animal
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Revenue from the companion animal group grows 14%, driven by increased revenue per visit despite fewer veterinary visits.
From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025
"They blur the line between what we traditionally call livestock and a companion animal or pet."
From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024
Cat Lady: The attachment to a companion animal is real and valid and warrants consideration, but yours does not get priority over your sister-in-law’s attachment to breathing.
From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2023
"Subsequent testing of humans and hamsters confirmed that there was transmission of Covid-19 from hamsters to humans," Vanessa Barrs, a professor of companion animal health at the City University of Hong Kong told the BBC.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2023
The province of the god as a deity of flocks is thought to be attested by his favourite companion animal the ram, which often stood beside him in works of art.*
From Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Lang, Andrew
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