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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Nuna wore a statement puffer coat that paid homage to her character’s Mira, who wears a black sleeping bag on a Met Gala-like red carpet in the movie. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Besides the standard touring equipment (avalanche beacon, shovel, probe), visitors need to carry little more than a sleeping bag and a toothbrush, since dormitory-style bunks and hearty meals are provided. Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 Your sleeping pad turns into a yoga mat, your sleeping bag becomes a blanket, and your backpack makes a sturdy support in more restorative stretches. Kate Pitts, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025 The hunter, who has military experience, was prepared with warm clothing, a sleeping bag and water, deputies said. Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 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 16 Oct. 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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