teddy bear

noun

ted·​dy bear ˈte-dē-ˌber How to pronounce teddy bear (audio)
: a stuffed toy bear

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Just before surgery, a former student’s son brought her a homemade card, flowers and a teddy bear. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Why did the teddy bear skip dessert? Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 Customers cam add items such as chocolates, latex balloons and teddy bears to any floral gift. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026 The toy has been handcrafted in the UK by Merrythought, Britain’s oldest surviving teddy bear manufacturer. Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teddy bear

Word History

Etymology

Teddy, nickname of Theodore Roosevelt; from a cartoon depicting the president sparing the life of a bear cub while hunting

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teddy bear was in 1905

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“Teddy bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teddy%20bear. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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teddy bear

noun
ted·​dy bear ˈted-ē- How to pronounce teddy bear (audio)
: a stuffed toy bear

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