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

Sea ice platforms help polar bears catch seals, which are their main source of prey. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2026

With attacks on the rise, the people of Arviat harbor no delusion that polar bears are endangered. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

His life was also threatened by armed gangs in the lawless Darien Gap in Central America, jail in Panama and a polar bear in Siberia. — Ramy Inocencio, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 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