teddy bear

noun

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

Examples of teddy bear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The episode will also feature the voice of Derek Jacobi as Stewie’s beloved teddy bear Rupert. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 July 2024 The feature will even remain engaged when a stuffed teddy bear is at the wheel. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024 Siwa took the stage dressed in a red, silver and black bra with a teddy bear head over each breast. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024 The teddy bear is brown and fluffy, with a red bowtie, and the pizza slice is gooey with cheese and pepperoni. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for teddy bear 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Teddy bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teddy%20bear. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

teddy bear

noun
ted·​dy bear ˈted-ē- How to pronounce teddy bear (audio)
: a stuffed toy bear

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