teddy bear

noun

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

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Instead, the 80 giant hedges here take the shape of giraffes, lions, elephants, and teddy bears. Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025 Meanwhile, Jodi Garcia, of Hobart, held roses and a teddy bear for her daughter Ella Garcia who received a degree in biology. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025 In the photos, Sterling sported a matching frilly pink top and bottoms printed with cartoon images of items including a teddy bear and box of popcorn. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The clearance section is chock-full of funky accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and even a handbag that looks like a teddy bear. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 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 12 Jun. 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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