noun

teddy

teddy bear, teddy

The child hugged her teddy bear.

The child hugged her teddy bear.

The store sells lingerie, including teddies.

The shop sells lingerie, including teddies.

((a/the)) teddy (bear) a soft toy bear I have a teddy bear.

Synonyms: stuffed animal, plush toy

Named after U.S. President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt, after an incident where he refused to shoot a bear cub on a hunting trip.

Picture President 'Teddy' Roosevelt with a small bear. This connection makes the name 'teddy bear' easy to remember.

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