domestic animal

American  

noun

1. an animal, as the horse or cat, that has been tamed and kept by humans as a work animal, food source, or pet, especially a member of those species that have, through selective breeding, become notably different from their wild ancestors.

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Etymology

Origin of domestic animal

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Until now, the Finnish-Russian border has been a mere line in the vast forests covering the area, marked only by a low wire fence intended to stop cattle and other domestic animals but not people.

From Reuters

Immediately, we must redouble upstream prevention, mitigating risk where the virus circulates in wild and domestic animals.

From Scientific American

A common cause of death of mountain lions is so-called depredation killings, in which individuals apply to the state for permission to kill a cat responsible for the death of livestock or other domestic animals.

From Los Angeles Times

Many councils, too, would like to expand restrictions, but can't do so because the overarching laws on domestic animals are set at state level.

From BBC

Department of Agriculture has urged poultry growers to tighten their farms’ biosecurity measures, which includes preventing contact between wild birds and domestic animals.

From New York Times