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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Put the sleeping bags on the floor and have a family slumber party. — Parents, 11 June 2026 For the last two mornings, both women had peeled themselves out of their sleeping bags before sunrise. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 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, 6 June 2026 The hat is a separate component, and it can be attached to the top of the sleeping bag and tightened for sleeping, as well as worn as a hood in poncho mode. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleeping bag

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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sleeping bag

noun
: a long fabric bag that is warmly lined for sleeping outdoors or in a camp or tent
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