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teddy bear

noun ted·dy bear \ˈte-dē-ˌ\

: a soft toy bear

Full Definition of TEDDY BEAR

:  a stuffed toy bear
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Origin of TEDDY BEAR

Teddy, nickname of Theodore Roosevelt; from a cartoon depicting the president sparing the life of a bear cub while hunting
First Known Use: 1906

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TEDDY BEAR Defined for Kids

teddy bear

noun ted·dy bear \ˈte-dē-\

Definition of TEDDY BEAR for Kids

:  a stuffed toy bear

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