sleepout

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noun a covered veranda enclosed to convert it to a sleeping area.
noun an organised group of people sleeping in the open, often as a form of protest or to raise public awareness of an issue such as homelessness.

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Where I slept did not warrant the term “bedroom” – it was just “the sleepout”, an unlined, partly enclosed area on the farmhouse verandah.

Grinding along ... karenmiller 2007
If you're in Boston this weekend, join the Leadership Campaign for their final sleepout on the Boston Common.

Billy Parish: Why We Fight 2009
I shared the room with my sister for many years until she had her own bedroom, and then the sleepout was mine.

Archive 2007-02-01 Glenda Larke 2007
Yankees GM Brian Cashman returns to work following Thursday night sleepout Cashman says roster is 'pretty much set' Friday, November 18 2011, 10:53 PM

NYDN Rss ANTHONY MCCARRON 2011
Atlas Foundation dinner - and then went to the sleepout.

NYDN Rss ANTHONY McCARRON 2011
Atlas Foundation dinner - and then went to the sleepout.

NYDN Rss ANTHONY McCARRON 2011
Rajgopaul is also alleged to have fired at Gavin Lomas, who rented the sleepout on the property.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010
The Crown alleges Rajgopaul had 45 grams of methamphetamine intended for supply, stashed in a sleepout at the property.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By DAVID GADD 2010
Rajgopaul is also alleged to have fired at Gavin Lomas, who rented the sleepout on the property.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff By DAVID GADD 2010
The Crown alleges Rajgopaul had 45 grams of methamphetamine intended for supply, stashed in a sleepout at the property.

Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010