polar bear
/'poulə'beə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions: A "polar bear" is a large carnivorous mammal (Ursus maritimus) with white fur, adapted to living on sea ice in the Arctic Ocean and surrounding areas.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The polar bear is an excellent swimmer.
- Climate change is threatening the polar bear's habitat.
- We saw a polar bear from the safety of the expedition ship.
Advanced Usage
- "Polar bear" as a symbol: The animal is often used as a symbol for the Arctic, climate change, and wildlife conservation.
- The image of the polar bear on the melting ice floe became an icon for global warming campaigns.
Variants and Related Words
- Ursus maritimus (n): The scientific name for the polar bear.
- Ice bear (n): Another common name for the polar bear.
- Nanook (n): An Inuit name for the polar bear.
Synonyms
- White bear: A less common synonym for polar bear.
- Arctic bear: A descriptive term emphasizing its habitat.
Related Phrases
- Polar bear plunge (n): An event where people jump into cold water, often in winter, sometimes for charity. The name references the bear's cold environment.
- He participated in the annual New Year's Day polar bear plunge.
- Polar bear habitat (n): The specific environment, primarily sea ice, where polar bears live and hunt.
- Protecting the polar bear habitat is crucial for the species' survival.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact term "polar bear." Idioms typically use the word "bear" generically.)
Noun
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white bear of Arctic regions
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