polar bear

noun

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

Examples of polar bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The plastic cups are filled images of beloved characters including Barbie and Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies, Coca-Cola polar bears, Hello Kitty and Peanuts, McDonald’s mascots, and a combination of Shrek, Jurassic Park and Minions. —

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024 Considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, polar bears face multiple threats. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Two polar bears attacked and killed a worker at a remote radar station in the Canadian Arctic, the facility's operator said. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Aug. 2024 And if penguins and polar bears are the faces of Antarctic and Arctic expeditions, respectively, crocodiles may hold that distinction in the Kimberley. —

Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for polar bear

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