pet food (/ˈpet fuːd/)

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🔊 /ˈpet fuːd/

Meaning

Meaning: food for animals

Food specially made to feed pets such as dogs and cats.

Examples

🗣 She always reads the label on the pet food to make sure it suits her older dog.

Etymology

Combines ‘pet’ (favourite animal) with ‘food’ (Old English ‘foda’).

How & Where It’s Used

Sold as dry kibble, wet tins, or treats for different animals.

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Tags: animals, food

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