pet-friendly — allowing or welcoming pets; designed to accommodate animals
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: allowing or welcoming pets; designed to accommodate animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpet ˈfrendli/
Example Sentences
- The café became so pet-friendly that the cats started ordering their own lattes.
- Our pet-friendly office allows dogs, but we draw the line at bringing elephants to work.
- Many airlines now offer pet-friendly services for travelers with small animals.
pet-friendly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpet ˈfrendli/]
allowing or welcoming pets; designed to accommodate animals
allowing or welcoming pets; designed to accommodate animals
A pet-friendly place where every family feels friendly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pet-friendly is a modern English compound formed by combining 'pet,' which originated in 16th-century Scotland meaning 'a pampered animal,' with 'friendly,' derived from Old English 'freondlic' meaning 'friend-like' or 'amiable.' The compound emerged in contemporary usage as pet ownership culture developed in modern society.
Breakdown
pet (a domestic animal kept for companionship, from 16th-century Scottish origin) + friendly (from Old English freond, friend + -lic, adjective suffix, meaning disposed to friendship or affable).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The café became so pet-friendly that the cats started ordering their own lattes.”
“Our pet-friendly office allows dogs, but we draw the line at bringing elephants to work.”
“Many airlines now offer pet-friendly services for travelers with small animals.”
“The pet-friendly park has special water fountains designed for both humans and dogs.”
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