polar bear

noun

: a large creamy-white carnivorous bear (Ursus maritimus synonym Thalarctos maritimus) that inhabits arctic regions

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Examples of polar bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Regulations also stipulate that no one may get closer than 300 meters (984 feet) from a polar bear between July and February. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Polar bear population thriving Climate change and melting ice have threatened polar bears' habitat in recent years, but scientists reported in January that the bears in Svalbard are thriving, and even packing on the pounds. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

There’s no evidence Katmai bears would, or even could, travel far north to polar bear territory. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

polar bear

noun

: a large creamy-white fish-eating bear that lives in arctic regions