teddy
word
/ˈtɛdi/
TE-dee
/tˈɛdi/
TE-dee
Definition
A teddy is a soft toy bear, usually made of fabric and filled with soft material. It is especially common as a toy for children.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'teddy' means 'teddy bear' in everyday speech, especially in British English. In some contexts, especially in American English, 'teddy' can also mean a type of women's nightwear, so context matters.
Spanish: osito de peluchePortuguese (BR): ursinho de pelúciaPortuguese (PT): urso de pelucheChinese (Simplified): 泰迪熊 - 玩具熊Chinese (Traditional): 泰迪熊 - 玩具熊Hindi: टेडी बियर - मुलायम खिलौना भालूArabic: دبدوب - دب محشوBengali: টেডি - টেডি বিয়ারRussian: тедди - плюшевый медведьJapanese: テディベアVietnamese: gấu bôngKorean: 곰인형Turkish: oyuncak ayıUrdu: ٹیڈی - ٹیڈی بیئرIndonesian: boneka beruang - teddy bear
Example Sentences
The child sleeps with her teddy every night.
basic
She still keeps the teddy her grandfather gave her.
natural
I bought a small teddy for my niece.
basic
His teddy is on the bed.
basic
Can you grab the teddy from the car? He won't sleep without it.
natural
That old teddy has been in our family for years.
natural