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

Stuffed teddy bears tucked inside sprays of flowers. — Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 June 2026

Cristina, 7, walked steadily into Miami International Airport holding the hand of her 3-year-old sister and a giant teddy bear. — Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

The tool is made from BPA-free, flexible silicone and comes in adorable puppy and teddy bear shapes to add a whimsical touch to your drawer. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Edgar-Jones, who has long been known for her enviable hair—her piecey bangs and teddy bear bronde color have shown up on mood boards everywhere—previously told Vogue that her ultimate inspiration is none other than the patron saint of French Girl Beauty, Jane Birkin. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 23 June 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