What do teddy bears represent?

To most children, a teddy bear represents love and security, especially when Mommy and Daddy tuck them in, kiss them goodnight, and they are alone in their bed. My own three daughters had teddy bears, as well as special “blankies”. read more

The noun TEDDY BEAR has 1 sense: 1. plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) Familiarity information: TEDDY BEAR used as a noun is very rare. read more

Teddy bear. The teddy bear is a soft toy in the form of a bear. Developed apparently simultaneously by toymakers Morris Michtom in the US and Richard Steiff in Germany in the early years of the 20th century, and named after President Theodore "T.R." Roosevelt, Jr., the teddy bear became an iconic children's toy, celebrated in story, song and film. read more