Synonyms

sleeping bag

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sleeping bag

First recorded in 1815–25

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Example Sentences

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For the past seven years in Leeds, the Homeless Street Angels charity has been providing food, shoes, sleeping bags and blankets for rough sleepers.

From BBC

Along with all the kit to consider for an overnight trip - including sleeping bags, a stove, food and clothes - Morag also had to pack eight nappies.

From BBC

A leather couch has pillows stacked on one end, and there’s a sleeping bag on the ground next to the laundry machines.

From Literature

Before Abby’s accident, the Palmers climbed mountain trails and slept in sleeping bags under the stars.

From Literature

When thoroughly exhausted, I rolled out my sleeping bag under a table and seats in the club car to sleep.

From Los Angeles Times

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