honey bear

[ huhn-ee bair ]

noun

1. kinkajou ( def ).
2. sun bear.

honey bear

noun

1. another name for kinkajou sun bear

Word History and Origins

Origin of honey bear¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

He kept a kinkajou, a cat-size mammal from the rainforest also known as the honey bear, as well as less cuddly companions—including a rattlesnake curled up near the door.

From Science Magazine

An empty honey bear or small ketchup bottle works perfectly, or you can buy a small condiment container — just make sure it has a sealable lid.

From Washington Post

Lotion tubes, squirt bottles, brushes, a honey bear, solo flip-flops, a Wiffle ball and a legless lawn flamingo now stained bone-white, all provide the canvas for Riley’s patterned mariner drawings in India ink.

From New York Times

Moynes, or “honey bear,” as Thurston calls him, posted a photo dedicated to Thurston with the caption, “cheers to last rose & last huju! poppin bottles to new beginnings with @thekatiethurston! So excited to start our best f— life...I love you buggy...”

From Los Angeles Times

If people don’t get a campsite at the lake, they look to Honey Bear Hollow Family Campground in northwest Peru, said owner Bob Billetz, who added that he’s also seen a booking boom.

From Washington Times