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 Bishop Pass is our favorite backcountry sleeping bag. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 So go ahead and place a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil underneath your sleeping bag for a cozier night’s sleep outdoors. Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 Come prepared for winter temperatures with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 Heated sleeping bag liner: $39.99 Even with a warm sleeping bag, a heated liner is a good idea. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Oct. 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 2 Dec. 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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