sleeping bag

noun

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

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During the podcast, Sara revealed that aside from taking medical advice, she was told to invest in a red light sleeping bag, which can help reduce inflammation caused by the arthritis. Kayla Grant, People.com, 31 July 2025 The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by. Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 Additionally, keep a laminated list of emergency contacts with all your important documents and update the list periodically to keep it current. Blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows are all must-haves for a storm shelter. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025 Every iteration of backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags has been lighter, stronger, and warmer. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 July 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 6 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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