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 Morrison Outdoors Little Mo baby sleeping bag and Big Mo toddler bag turned out to be the perfect compromise. Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025 After an evening of s’mores around the firepit, take a sleeping bag to the sprawling lawn to gaze up at the night sky, which is always active, even if the northern lights aren’t out. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 19 Aug. 2025 Future designs might use it in parkas, vests, gloves, or even sleeping bags. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025 After the city ordered the camp closure late last month, a group of community members involved with the Fountain Fletcher District Association raised money to buy tents, sleeping bags and toiletries for residents, FFDA member Justin Jones told IndyStar. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 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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