sleeping bag

noun

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

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The hat is a separate component, and it can be attached to the top of the sleeping bag and tightened for sleeping, as well as worn as a hood in poncho mode. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026 Developed alongside adaptive athletes and members of the adaptive sports community, the collection includes a zipperless sleeping bag, a more accessible tent, a daypack designed for a wider range of users, interchangeable camp slippers, and a convertible sun hat. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Or, for even easier cleanup, use a sleeping bag and a padded mat. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 The lounge is a great place to grab a nightcap before tucking into a bed or sleeping bag. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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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