Often teddies. a woman's one-piece undergarment combining a chemise and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch.
Informal. teddy bear.
teddy ( in def. 1 ) 1920–25, of uncertain origin
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In many stretches, you’d be hard-pressed to stroll along the banks of the San Gabriel or Los Angeles rivers without meeting abandoned water bottles, candy wrappers, golf balls, sad-looking teddy bears, even shopping carts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"Our most popular teddy bear is a replica of Christopher Robin's childhood bear Edward, who is the teddy bear that inspired the whole story of Winnie the Pooh to be written."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Brackett, 22, and her mom always grab a few extra beach towels, hats, and teddy bears to give as gifts throughout the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
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
She packed a toothbrush, a hair dryer, her swimsuit, and her teddy bear.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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