sleeping-bag

A child zips up a sleeping-bag inside a tent.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A padded or insulated bag designed for sleeping outdoors, typically used for camping. It provides warmth and protection from the elements.

Usage Examples

• (Using a portable bedding item for outdoor rest.)
• (Insulated bag providing thermal comfort.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be in one's sleeping-bag": to be inside the bag, ready for sleep.

  • After a long hike, he was already in his sleeping-bag by 8 p.m. (Settled into the bag for rest.)

• "to zip up a sleeping-bag": to close the bag using its zipper.

  • Make sure to zip up your sleeping-bag to keep out the wind. (Secure the closure for warmth.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sleeping bag (n, alternative spelling): same as "sleeping-bag", often written as two words.

  • He bought a new sleeping bag for the camping trip. (A portable insulated bedding item.)

• Sleeping-bag liner (n): a removable inner sheet for a sleeping bag, used for hygiene or extra warmth.

  • She added a silk sleeping-bag liner to her gear for comfort. (An additional layer inside the bag.)

Synonyms

• Bivvy bag: a lightweight, waterproof cover for a sleeping bag.

  • A bivvy bag can protect your sleeping-bag from rain. (A protective outer shell.)

• Mummy bag: a type of sleeping bag shaped like a mummy, tapering at the feet for efficiency.

  • Mummy bags are often warmer than rectangular sleeping-bags. (A specifically shaped insulated bag.)

Related Idioms

• "Sleeping bag season": a colloquial term for the time of year when camping is popular.

  • It's sleeping bag season now, so the campsites are full. (The period for outdoor sleeping bag use.)

• "To burrow into a sleeping-bag": to snuggle deeply into the bag for warmth.

  • She burrowed into her sleeping-bag to escape the chilly breeze. (To nestle inside for comfort.)