polar bear
noun
a large white bear, Ursus maritimus, of the Arctic regions.
polar bears
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pluralof polar bear.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most one-day tundra tours from the Canadian town of Churchill, Manitoba, go just 20 miles or so in search of polar bears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Or, as you explained it to Jones, “we’ve all seen footage of the polar bears swimming to new pieces of ice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Don’t miss the Tropical Rainforest Aviary for free-flight birds or the Arctic Passage, where you can watch polar bears and seals swim underwater.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026
Venturing outside the town means carrying a mandatory rifle in case of encounters with polar bears.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Not just for the polar bears, but for the people too.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
