petstorerule

noun
UK /ˈpɛt stɔː ruːl/
US /ˈpɛt stɔːr ruːl/

A pet store rule is a rule that tells people how to behave in a pet store.

The pet store rule says you must ask before touching the puppies.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule about how to keep a pet safe and healthy at home.

One pet store rule is to feed your fish twice a day.

3. A rule that a pet store makes for its workers.

The pet store rule for staff is to clean the cages every morning.

4. A rule about bringing your own pet into a pet store.

The pet store rule says dogs must stay on a leash inside.