pet name
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of pet name
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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He expects Nestlé’s revenue growth to reaccelerate as it optimizes its portfolio around areas like coffee and pet care.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, the costs of pet care itself have risen in tandem with other costs of living, as equipment, labor and medicine get more expensive.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
While inflation has squeezed consumers of all income levels over the past several years, some analysts say pet care could see more demand, as pets adopted during the pandemic get older.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
Food, it turned out, was a gateway into an entire world of alternative pet care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
We walked to the back of the store and there was a short shelf of books on pets and pet care.
From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos
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