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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Wakeman lightweight sleeping bag: on sale for $27.16 (22% off) Original price: $34.95 (Wayfair) Instead of lugging around a bulky sleeping bag, a Wakeman sleeping bag is lightweight and equipped with compression straps. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025 This design also contributes to freer arm movement than a fully zipped sleeping bag. New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025 Consider a sleeping bag liner for a thermal boost to easily up the performance of your bag. Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025 Then, select the appropriate sleeping bag for the season — three-season bags by Swtmerry and MalloMe are on sale each for about $25 — and add a Memory Foam Camping Pillow to the setup. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 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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