teddy

¹ American  

[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /

noun

plural

teddies

1. Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.

2. Informal. teddy bear.

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Teddy ² American  

[ted-ee] / ˈtɛd i /

Or Teddie

noun

1. a male given name, form of Edward or Theodore.

2. a female given name, form of Theodora.

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teddy British  

/ ˈtɛdɪ /

noun

1. a woman's one-piece undergarment, incorporating a chemise top and panties

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Etymology

Origin of teddy

teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

On the Turkish side of the Kapikoy-Razi border crossing, groups of travellers with large suitcases and children clutching teddy bears were trickling through the security checkpoint to seek shelter.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

A memorial beside the school grew on Thursday, as people left flowers, teddy bears and handwritten notes in honour of the victims.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

In Tumbler Ridge, flags remained at half-mast on Thursday, and a memorial to the victims was growing as mourners stopped by to drop off teddy bears and flowers and pause for a moment of silence.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Ms. McCrea took all the quizzes and held them to her chest like they were her teddy bear.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan