Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The oversized teddy bear of a man with the languid baritone, who speaks with the eloquence of a poet, the encouragement of a coach, and the comfort of a minister, came up in the legendary Night Hawk in the 1970s.—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026 No, Patrick is like a giant teddy bear.—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026 The space — across the street from 5 Points Plaza and Trader Joe’s — invites members of all skill levels in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, doll and teddy bear making, needle felting and painting.—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 In these top-floor spaces, the two young princesses would play with teddy bears and toy horses.—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 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