teddy bear

noun

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

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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 The cover for the lullaby rendition features a teddy bear in a fur coat, in homage to Beyoncé's original cover. Caché McClay, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 What is the name of Big Bird’s teddy bear? Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 9 Apr. 2026 Flowers, balloons, and a teddy bear are near the intersection, including shattered glass. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 6 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 18 Apr. 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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