domestic animal

noun phrase

Meaning

A creature kept by humans for work, food, companionship, or sport, having been selectively bred over generations to live alongside people.

Examples

Dogs were the first domestic animal to be tamed by humans thousands of years ago.
A domestic animal requires regular care and protection from its human owners.

Synonyms: pet, livestock, tame animal, beast of burden

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domestic animal

noun phrase

Pronunciation: dəˈmɛstɪk ˈænɪməl

Definition

A creature kept by humans for work, food, companionship, or sport, having been selectively bred over generations to live alongside people.

Examples

Dogs were the first domestic animal to be tamed by humans thousands of years ago.
A domestic animal requires regular care and protection from its human owners.

Synonyms of domestic animal

Words with a similar meaning to domestic animal:

Antonyms of domestic animal

Words with the opposite meaning to domestic animal:

wild animal

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