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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After the city ordered the camp closure late last month, a group of community members involved with the Fountain Fletcher District Association raised money to buy tents, sleeping bags and toiletries for residents, FFDA member Justin Jones told IndyStar. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 The sleeping bag is really a clipable, foldable sleeping blanket. Adrienne So, Wired News, 22 July 2025 Best Amazon Prime Day Camping Deals Nature enthusiasts will be excited for these Prime Day camping deals, which include markdowns on the best camping gear like tents, sleeping bags, and more. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 The tours are all-inclusive, with tents, sleeping bags and all other gear along with meals. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025 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 20 Aug. 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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