Teddy Definition: Pronunciation, Fun Exercises, & Examples

It’s easier to define “teddy” when you see the word in real-life instances.

You’ve learnt how to say “teddy,” so it’s time to add a few more related words to your vocabulary.

Related nouns: toy doll

Synonyms (contextual): stuffed bear plush toy plush bear

Common collocations: big teddy small teddy buy a teddy

Adjectives, verbs, and nouns will help you make the description of “teddy” more varied.

With adjectives: old teddy favorite teddy classic teddy handmade teddy

With verbs: have a teddy hold a teddy lose a teddy wash a teddy

With nouns (noun + noun): teddy shop teddy bear teddy costume

What does “teddy” mean when it is used to express symbolic ideas? This word typically allows you to describe someone’s personality. Let’s check these sentences with examples:

• To be a teddy bear — refers to very kind people and animals.

  Savanna’s husband looks grumpy, but he is a teddy bear in real life.

• Teddy bear hug — used to describe a warm and comforting hug.

  Come to me. Mommy will give you a teddy bear hug.

After going over “teddy” synonyms, collocations, and examples, it’s time to check how well you’ve memorized this word. Pass this quiz and check your score.

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Who are teddies named after? How much does the most luxurious toy cost? Discover these fascinating facts to understand the meaning of “teddy” around the world.

• The biggest collection of teddy bears includes more than 20,000 toys.

  Istvánné Arnóczki dreamed about a teddy bear when she was a child. When she grew up, she bought her first toy, and since then, she has gathered such a big collection. According to the Guinness World Records’ website, bears are stored in the Teddy Museum in Hungary.

• Teddy bear’s story is not very long.

  The first teddy bear was created by Richard Steiff in 1902. It was named after the American President, Theodor Rusvelt, because of one story he had with an actual bear.

• The most expensive teddy bear was sold for more than $200,000.

  The toy is exclusive because it has diamond eyes and original Louis Vuitton accessories. There were only 50 Steiff teddy bears, and this particular toy is now in the Korean Teddy Bear Museum.

• Winnie the Pooh and Paddington Bear are the most famous teddy bears.

  Books and movies about Winnie the Pooh and Paddington made these toys very popular. However, they are both variations of the classic teddies, with their own unique outfits and stories.

• International Teddy Bear Day is on October 27.

  Do you like teddies? Then you can throw a party. However, some countries have their own teddy bear national days. According to the BBC, British people celebrate their toys on September 9.

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