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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Come prepared for winter temperatures with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Over time, elite military units, like SERE, have used and tested just about every knife, compass, sleeping bag, pack, tent, or cook stove ever designed. Outside, 3 Dec. 2025 That includes a sturdy scraper or snow brush, a flashlight with extra batteries, blankets or a sleeping bag, water jugs, a first aid kit and essential medications, tire chains, a tow strap, jumper cables, reflectors and a battery radio. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2025 These organizations are also often in need of sleeping bags during the winter months. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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