teddy bear

noun

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

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Meri Kate O'Connor, a celebrity colorist at Benjamin Salon West Hollywood and New York, considers teddy bear bronde a perfectly polished combination of blonde and brunette—no (obvious) highlights required. Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026 The Peacock series follows the ongoing adventures of the pot-smoking, foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted. Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 June 2026 But, running one built around a CGI teddy bear presents its own unique challenges. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026 These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery. Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 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 27 Jun. 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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