bedroll

American  

[bed-rohl] / ˈbɛdˌroʊl /

noun

1. bedding that rolls up for portability and is used especially for sleeping out-of-doors.

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bedroll British  

/ ˈbɛdˌrəʊl /

noun

1. a portable roll of bedding, such as a sleeping bag, used esp for sleeping in the open

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Etymology

Origin of bedroll

First recorded in 1645–55; bed + roll

Compare meaning

How does bedroll compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• bedroll vs. sleeping bag

Example Sentences

The next day, Meiser was shown on the jail’s surveillance cameras handing Triplett a bag and bedroll, the report says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025

On Omaha, the deadliest invasion beach, AP’s Whitehead lost his bedroll and equipment and nearly his life as he landed with the 16th Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Also missing, was Khan's bedroll which he had given the men to rest.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2023

Ifoma Uche suspended a black bin bag over her bedroll: she was sleeping in a bush.

From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2017

I walk over to my bedroll but am too anxious to sit down.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen