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

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

• bedroll vs. sleeping bag

Example Sentences

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

A man on a motorbike loaded with a bedroll and few possessions, who looked as if he was leaving too, said he didn’t know how the fire was caused, but it wasn’t a shell.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

A man dressed in military fatigues and carrying a backpack and bedroll struggled to find the electronic ticket on his phone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2022

Grainy pictures shot on cheap cellphones show dazed families from Yay Shin squatting on the forest floor with a few possessions scattered around them, like a cooking pot and a bedroll sodden with rain.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021

“Captain Cook, you must report to your bedroll immediately for an extended leave, Sir. Fresh water will be fetched for you. He saluted me. “

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson