teddy bear

noun

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

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And to help capture the attention of consumers, the brand is also offering two exclusive collaborations alongside an array of new add-ons to choose from including a plush teddy bear. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 In the music video, Gomez shared a scene with Blanco where she's dressed in pajamas and he's dressed as a big teddy bear. Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Figuera, dressed in a cream sweater with teddy bear designs, came to the U.S. in October, while Serrano had been here since December 2023. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025 More than 3,000 teddy bears were collected from fans for donation to Children’s Mercy and Operation Breakthrough. Ben Delaforest, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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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