white bear

American  

noun

1. polar bear.

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white bear British  

noun

1. another name for polar bear

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Etymology

Origin of white bear

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, was weeks away from returning home to her husband and two children in White Bear Lake, Minn., said her husband, Joey Amor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White Bear did not answer our questions but told us that he was not working there any more and that any "insights" from the BBC's interaction with him were "outdated and misrepresentative".

From BBC

At another participating venue, which the BBC is naming, the White Bear in Hounslow in west London, a man who identified himself as the manager was unaware of the scheme.

From BBC

A retelling of “Rose Red and Snow White,” “Bear” is a fantabulous delight.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a dream come true to have an opportunity to re-create a life-size replica when she and her husband, Steve Bucher, purchased a church in White Bear Lake, Minn., and converted it into their home.

From Seattle Times