1. smokey bear - Noun
2. Smokey bear - Proper noun
A firefighter.
A campaign hat.
smokey bear (plural smokey bears)
Alternative form of Smokey Bear (“highway patrolman”)
Smokey Bear
A fictional bear dressed as a ranger who acts as a symbol of forest fire prevention, with the slogan "Only you can prevent forest fires."
A policeman, especially a highway patrol officer.
A ranger or park service employee that deals with the public.
(military slang) An aircraft used to drop defoliants in the Viet Nam war.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgPrevention seeAlso 1985 Smokey Bear poster with part of his admonition, "Only you can prevent forest fires". Source: Internet
Fire hazard season is once again here in Knox County and officials want the public to know that, as Smokey Bear has reminded people for decades, only you can prevent wildfires. Source: Internet
Smokey Bear (a New Mexico native) will also put in an appearance. Source: Internet
The pile are south of Smokey Bear Flat and immediately adjacent to east side of U.S. 395. Smoke will be visible to motorists along the highway in the area. Source: Internet
Fire prevention was also heavily advocated through public education campaigns such as Smokey Bear. Source: Internet
Smokey Bear has appeared in innumerable TV commercials; his popular catch phrase, "Only YOU can prevent forest fires", is one of the most widely recognized slogans in the United States. Source: Internet