polar bear
noun
1.
a large white bear,
Ursus maritimus,
of the arctic regions.
Origin
1775-85
Examples from the web for
polar bear
The poor old
polar bear
already suffered badly enough from the hunters.
Or peeking out of a tent and being face to face with a
polar bear
.
Unless you happen to live near their habitat, next time you visit the zoo, take a good look at the
polar bear
.
However, the
polar bear
's skull is structurally weaker.
One of the consequences of this is that grizzly bears are encroaching into
polar bear
territory.
The sad way a
polar bear
at the zoo, retracing its own steps in an endless loop, is fascinating.
If you believe in the importance of cuddly looking
polar bear
cubs today then the answer would have to be yes.
In case of an emergency such as a hungry
polar bear
, we'll hear a hand-held air horn instead.
Predictions of
polar bear
extinction may be what saves them.
Get ready for
polar bear
hugs with this bright long-sleeved tee and legging set.
British Dictionary definitions for
polar bear
polar bear
noun
1.
a white carnivorous bear,
Thalarctos maritimus,
of coastal regions of the North Pole