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

Recent Examples on the Web 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, 13 July 2024 An ex-con was arrested and charged in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found inside a sleeping bag on a New York City street, authorities said. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 Standouts include limited-time prices on sleeping bags, headlamps, and tents for camping adventures, and outerwear for updating your layers well ahead of shoulder season. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 2 July 2024 Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets or other protective coverings. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sleeping bag 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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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