teddy bear

noun

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

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In the week since Payne’s death, fans have turned the site of his passing into a makeshift shrine, laying candles, teddy bears, photos and other totems around the hotel entrance. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024 His new children’s book, Into the Uncut Grass, out now from Penguin Random House, is a charming tale of a boy who leaves the safety of his home for the unpredictable outdoors, with his teddy bear in tow. Jp Mangalindan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The Rhode founder posted the same photo to her Instagram Stories soon afterward with the child's name and a teddy bear and blue heart emoji. Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 The Bear & Friends Advent calendar comes with tiny hollow reindeers and teddy bears, Lindt truffles, and a full-size hollow bear on Christmas Eve. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

teddy bear

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

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