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Definition of sleeping bag

sleeping bag

Plural:sleeping bags
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sleeping bag Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, thickly lined or insulated bag designed to be slept in, serving as a portable bed primarily used for camping, hiking, or outdoor expeditions.

Example

"We pitched our tent before sunset and unrolled our sleeping bags to prepare for the freezing temperatures of the mountain night."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, formed by combining the gerund 'sleeping' with 'bag'. Originally developed and popularized by polar explorers, mountaineers, and military personnel.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sleeping bag. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sleeping bag
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