Meaning & use

ice bear

noun·Everyday

An informal name for the polar bear, a large white bear native to the Arctic.

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The documentary followed an ice bear hunting seals across the frozen sea.

Children at the zoo pressed against the glass to watch the ice bear swim.

A note on using this word

"Ice bear" is a plain descriptive name occasionally used instead of "polar bear," including as the name of a well-known cartoon character.

Words with a similar meaning

polar bear

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