sleeping bag

noun

: a bag that is warmly lined or padded for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent

Examples of sleeping bag in a Sentence

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Dress warmly and bring a reclining chair or sleeping bag for comfort. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 People told us about local governments taking everything from tents and sleeping bags to journals, pictures and mementos. Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 27 Dec. 2024 But what sets this sleeping bag apart from the competition is the zipper configuration. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024 There's plenty of floor space for sleeping pads and sleeping bags to keep two adults, two toddlers, and a largish dog warm at night. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sleeping bag 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sleeping bag was in 1850

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“Sleeping bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleeping%20bag. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

sleeping bag

noun
: a long fabric bag that is warmly lined for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent
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