sleeping bag

noun

1. a warmly lined or padded body-length bag, usually waterproof and with a closure, in which one or two persons can sleep, especially outdoors, as when camping.

sleeping bag

noun

1. a large well-padded bag designed for sleeping in, esp outdoors

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleeping bag¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Following the murders, the defendant went into Chelmsford city centre and purchased plastic gloves and sleeping bags on her father's bank card.

From BBC

The women took cover on a ledge as it started snowing, sharing the only sleeping bag they had.

From BBC

Musk was also accused of breaking city rules after an employee posted a photo of a woman sleeping on the office floor in a sleeping bag.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire cache items — supplies like hoses and sleeping bags — are limited, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

To help define and identify people who are camping illegally, the proposed amendments would add sleeping bags and bedrolls to the list of items prohibited in public areas.

From Los Angeles Times