sleeping bag

American  

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.

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sleeping bag British  

noun

1. 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

Support, information and temporary shelter is available for local people at Exmouth Leisure Centre - with more sleeping bags and mats delivered to the centre earlier, according to the centre's chief operating officer Matt Wright.

From BBC

With temperatures dipping, campers are urged to use weather-rated sleeping bags.

From Los Angeles Times

They have loads of different options, including a sleeping bag for your canned beer, a cozy spa robe for a bottle of wine, and a parka for a bottle of water.

From Salon

If you're using a sleeping bag and feel like your baby is cold, you should add an extra layer of clothing - but not extra blankets.

From BBC

“It was almost like a camping trip with sleeping bags,” Cameron recalled.

From Los Angeles Times