teddy bear

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noun

a toy bear, especially a stuffed one.

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Origin of teddy bear

1905–10, Americanism; after Theodore Roosevelt, called Teddy, who is said to have saved the life of a bear cub while hunting

Words nearby teddy bear

tectum, Tecumseh, ted, tedder, teddy, teddy bear, Teddy boy, Teddy girl, Te Deum, tedious, tedium

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How to use teddy bear in a sentence

Though Bearsun looks a bit like Rilakkuma—the lazy teddy bear featured in the animated series Rilakkuma and Kaoru—he’s an original creation.
Six Million Steps in a 70-Pound Bear Suit|aheard|September 1, 2021|Outside Online
In the commotion, one of the teddy bears and posters put up for Anderson fell to the ground.
Thousands of bullets have been fired in this D.C. neighborhood. Fear is part of everyday life.|Peter Hermann, John D. Harden|July 23, 2021|Washington Post
Dickson, who advocates for the ban while carrying a teddy bear that plays a recording of the vibrations that become a heartbeat, said he planned to pitch similar measures to more than 400 Texas municipalities.
Voters declare Lubbock, Tex., a ‘sanctuary for the unborn’ in effort to ban abortions|Brittany Shammas|May 5, 2021|Washington Post
This thick, DWR-treated fleece made me feel like a fast, athletic teddy bear.
Long-Term Review: These Are the Best Women's Fleeces|Anna Callaghan|April 13, 2021|Outside Online

I alerted my neighbor that I had put a teddy bear or a drum or a Star Wars book on a bench in front of our house, and her son was welcome to come over and take his pick.
The pandemic gave me the time to finally clean out my shameful attic. Here’s what I learned.|Jura Koncius|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
Thankfully, Aquaman is there to save the situation and give her a pep talk, while she clutches a teddy bear.
Wonder Woman Takes a Big Step Back|Hugh Ryan|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
More hokey than the inspired objects recalled by the curators: A frumpy teddy bear.
We All Have a Rosebud in Our Pasts|Sam Roberts|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Your recent TED Talk (500,000 views and counting) is on the Teddy Bear.
Mississippi Hippos, Teddy Bears, and Other Strange Beasts|Scott Porch|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He gets her a giant stuffed teddy bear that she parades throughout L.A.
Revisiting ‘Valentine’s Day,’ the Star-Studded V-Day Movie Disasterpiece|Marina Watts|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Moments later, Hudson gives the Kaiser yet another gift: a blue teddy bear, which, of course, he got at the Ritz.
Karl Lagerfeld Shows His Paternal Side in Carine Roitfeld Documentary|Isabel Wilkinson|September 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
With Benny sitting by to watch proceedings, Jess mapped out a remarkable Teddy-bear.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
This bear was a poor looking creature, which had once been an expensive bright-eyed Teddy-bear made of brown plush.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
David remained behind him, in the rear, a few paces away, still clutching his teddy bear.
Second Variety|Philip Kindred Dick
Its teddy bear hurtled down and leaped across the ground, bounding toward him.
Second Variety|Philip Kindred Dick
"I don't think I'll want to play with my teddy bear any more," he said.
Space Prison|Tom Godwin

British Dictionary definitions for teddy bear

teddy bear

noun

a stuffed toy bear made from soft or fluffy materialOften shortened to: teddy

Word Origin for teddy bear

C20: from Teddy, from Theodore, after Theodore Roosevelt, who was well known as a hunter of bears

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