sleeping bag

noun

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

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His regular customers did not mention anything — not a surprise from clientele who know not to share classified information — but Esparza has been around long enough to sense that the Marines who were coming in to replace gear like sleeping bags and warm clothing were preparing to ship out. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026 Wood will talk about her adventures riding 5,000 miles on the trail with her mustang, a tent and a sleeping bag. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 So go ahead and place a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil underneath your sleeping bag for a cozier night’s sleep outdoors. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 Along the way, the monks ate and slept at temples, churches, universities and community centres, bedding down in sleeping bags on the floor or outdoors in tents. Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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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