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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Wilding added, per the outlet, that Virginia wrapped Lois’ body in a sleeping bag and left her in the wardrobe in the upstairs bedroom. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 Bonus: The sides also snap together to make a cape or sleeping bag. Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 Interspersed around a couple icy ponds, a handful of futuristic-looking tents stood equipped with everything from down sleeping bags to alpine boots. Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2024 Supporters with backpacks and sleeping bags traveled by cars and snoozed beside trails to follow their heroes. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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