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

It is a house with little furniture or belongings: a plastic table and chairs, beds, sacks of rice, a teddy bear, clothes hanging from a single rail.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 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

Well-wishers placed bouquets of flowers and teddy bears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

But they all knew he was more of a teddy bear than a grizzly.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty