teddy bear

a toy bear, especially a stuffed one.

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

tecumseh, ted, ted spread, tedder, teddy, teddy bear, teddy boy, teddy girl, tedious, tedium, tee

These suits were made of burlap, resembling in appearance the teddy-bear pajamas which little children wear.

America's Munitions 1917-1918 |Benedict Crowell
Here was maternity, parenthood, another breed than that of the Teddy-bear's hot, pink nursery.

Jane Journeys On |Ruth Comfort Mitchell
"Nothing more ferocious inhabits these woods than a Teddy-bear," laughed Jess Morse.

The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna |Gertrude W. Morrison
Hugo swung his legs off the sofa and sat up to recover his breath, which had been knocked out of him by the Teddy-bear.

Jan and Her Job |L. Allen Harker

My best to every one, and I sent the Teddy-bear a bib from the proudest baby-shop on the avenue.

Jane Journeys On |Ruth Comfort Mitchell

teddy bear

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

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