English · Nature & Environment
bear
/beər/
[/beər/]
large heavy mammal
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail, such as the brown or polar bear.
Example
The brown bear waded into the river and scooped a leaping salmon from the water.
The brown bear waded into the river and scooped a leaping salmon from the water.
Etymology
From Old English 'bera', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Not to be confused with the verb 'bear', meaning to carry or endure.