polar bear

noun

1. a large white bear, Ursus maritimus, of the Arctic regions.

polar bear

noun

1. a white carnivorous bear, Thalarctos maritimus, of coastal regions of the North Pole

Word History and Origins

Origin of polar bear¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Pete Alonso, 30, 1B, Boras: One of the most popular players in Mets history, the Polar Bear is a power hitter — 226 homers in five-plus seasons — and clubhouse jewel.

From Los Angeles Times

In a study that has provided clues about how polar bear disease could be linked to ice loss, scientists examined blood samples from bears in the Chukchi Sea - between Alaska and Russia.

From BBC

And despite his status as a fan favorite at first base, the “Polar Bear,” as he’s known, could easily wind up elsewhere in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

Polar bear attacks on humans are extremely rare, but this is at least the second recorded fatality from a polar bear attack since 2023.

From BBC

Last year, a woman and her 1-year-old son were killed by a polar bear in an Alaskan village.

From BBC