teddy bear

noun

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

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The Primark Home offer also includes essentials like cotton bedding and towels, plus glasses and plates, table decor and teddy bear bedding. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 One month later, Brittney shared pictures from their baby shower, which appeared to be teddy bear-themed and in time for a special holiday. Emy Lacroix, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The skit ends with Craig moodily cycling off on a tandem while Figgis puts his parting gift, a big white teddy bear, in the trash. Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025 Since losing the beige, slightly matted teddy bear, Brianda Cuellar, his guardian, has replayed her last moments with him over and over again. Olivia Cyrus august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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