Does the "teddy bear" refer to a specific brand of the "stuffed doll"? Or is it just a general term?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
It's not a specific brand, "teddy bear" is just a type of stuffed toy in the shape of a bear! All soft bear plushies are called teddy bears. For other types, you can use "stuffed" or "plushie." Ex: I still have my childhood teddy bear. Ex: My daughter hugs her teddy bear to sleep. Ex: I have many dog and cat plushies.