pet-friendly
|pet-friend-ly|
B2
/pɛt ˈfrɛndli/
accommodating to pets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pet-friendly' originates from the combination of 'pet' and 'friendly', where 'pet' refers to a domesticated animal kept for companionship, and 'friendly' means kind and pleasant.
Historical Evolution
'pet' comes from Middle English 'pet', meaning a tamed animal, and 'friendly' from Old English 'freondlic', meaning kind or pleasant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'friendly' meant 'kind or pleasant', and when combined with 'pet', it evolved to mean 'accommodating to pets'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
suitable for pets; accommodating to pets, especially in terms of allowing them to stay or be present.
The hotel is pet-friendly, so you can bring your dog along.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 04:01