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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During the recent trip earlier this month, Talia Neves, a nurse with the Hartford Neighborhood Health team, examined one man’s tent and sleeping bag. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025 There’s something for nearly all our favorite summer activities—tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and plenty of outdoor apparel. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025 Plus Nemo’s Disco sleeping bag is designed for side sleepers, so it’s cushioned on the hips and has a flap near the top to keep your face warm without getting stuffy. Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025 Because bigger vermin moved their sleeping bags into The Tent. Rodents left 30 pieces of poop under the three-compartment sink, another 30 under the counter with the hot dog holding unit and 15 on the counter with the fries fryer. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 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 6 Jun. 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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