teddy bear

noun

ted·​dy bear ˈte-dē-ˌber 

: a stuffed toy bear

Examples of teddy bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Twenty thousand teddy bears filled the west steps of the state Capitol on Monday — each placed to represent a Ukrainian child who has been deported, forcibly transferred, or separated from family during Russia’s war against Ukraine. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The gleaming Oscar sat nestled in a row of teddy bears on Jackie Cazares’ bed — a one-of-a-kind keepsake in a room her parents have left largely untouched since the 9-year-old died in the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Go on an adventure with the lovable teddy bear in a sensory-friendly environment where lights will be on, volume is lowered and talking or walking is allowed during the movie. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

There's been teddy bear brunette, which offers up a perfect neutral between brunette and blonde. — Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 July 2026

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

Rhymes for teddy bear

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

teddy bear

noun

ted·​dy bear ˈted-ē- 

: a stuffed toy bear