teddy bear

noun

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

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Now the family is hoping to continue the teen's legacy through Kada’s Promise, asking people to bring teddy bears for the Saturday, Feb. 22, funeral and to donate on the charity’s website or a GoFundMe that has been launched in the wake of death. Brian Brant, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 But the flowers, cards, candies, and teddy bears people buy for their crushes or partners rake in a lot of cash for retailers worldwide. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 Rickey finally tapped on Atkins’ bedroom around 2 a.m., toting two giant teddy bears, one in each arm. Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025 In it, her son, Teddie, clutches his teddy bear while standing in front of the TV. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 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

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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“Teddy bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teddy%20bear. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.

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teddy bear

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

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