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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The sleeping bag in which the remains were found was inside a tent, and discovered with it were multiple items, including binoculars, a day hiker pack, a shoulder bag, a folding saw, a blanket and winter gear, according to the park service and the laboratory. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026 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, 6 June 2026 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 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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sleeping bag

noun
: a long fabric bag that is warmly lined for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent
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