sleeping bag
- 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.
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Origin of sleeping bag
First recorded in 1815–25
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Historical Examples of sleeping bag
With that he crept into his sleeping-bag and was soon lost in the land of dreams.
Panther EyeRoy J. Snell
This is the realm of the sleeping-bag, the joy of which is another story.
Edge of the JungleWilliam Beebe
She nodded toward the sleeping-bag, and I saw a funny sight.
On a Donkey's Hurricane DeckR. Pitcher Woodward
Just at this moment, Curlie sat cross-legged upon his sleeping-bag.
On the Yukon TrailRoy J. Snell
At that he crept into his sleeping-bag once more, but not to sleep at once.
On the Yukon TrailRoy J. Snell
sleeping bag
- a large well-padded bag designed for sleeping in, esp outdoors
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