polar bear

noun

: a large creamy-white carnivorous bear (Ursus maritimus synonym Thalarctos maritimus) that inhabits arctic regions

Illustration of polar bear

Examples of polar bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

In addition to sea lions, sea otters, walrus, polar bears, dugongs and manatees are also safeguarded. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Other examples provided in the statement are green sea turtles, monarch butterflies, polar bears, Canada lynxes, sage-grouse, and the Texas horn shell. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2026

The nonprofit serves as a de facto pro bono law firm for endangered species, with clients as diverse as polar bears in the Arctic and skinks in the Florida Keys. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polar bear

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Kids Definition

polar bear

noun

: a large creamy-white fish-eating bear that lives in arctic regions