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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. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025 Come prepared for winter temperatures with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 First, his neighbor happened to be outside with a sleeping bag on hand. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 The collection features a vest, a few jackets, a pair of down pants, and a down sleeping bag—all designed for the harshest conditions. Will Porter, Outside, 5 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 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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