bears
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈbɛɹz// UK //bˈeəz// bears
n. large, heavy animals with thick fur and sharp claws. They live in many parts of the world and usually eat both meat and plants.
n. large, heavy mammals of the family Ursidae, typically characterised by thick fur, plantigrade feet, and a short tail.
The children saw two brown bears at the zoo.
Hikers are advised to store their food in metal containers to avoid attracting bears to the campsite.
Conservation efforts in the region have successfully stabilised the population of grizzly bears, though habitat fragmentation remains a significant long-term threat to their survival.
Usage
The plural form of 'bear'.