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bivouac

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Noun — A temporary outdoor camp made with little or no shelter, especially for a night or two.

How to use bivouac

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set up a bivouac bivouac for the night

Etymology

Borrowed from French bivouac, itself from a Swiss-German word meaning an extra night watch kept by a town guard.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bivouac” mean?

The word “bivouac” means a temporary outdoor camp made with little or no shelter, especially for a night or two. In plain terms, a rough, temporary camp — or the act of setting one up for the night.

How do you pronounce “bivouac”?

“Bivouac” is pronounced BIHV-oo-ak (/ˈbɪv.u.æk/ in IPA).

How do you use “bivouac” in a sentence?

Here is “bivouac” used in a sentence: “The climbers set up a bivouac on the ledge before the final push to the summit.”

What part of speech is “bivouac”?

Depending on how it is used, “bivouac” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “bivouac” come from?

The word “bivouac” comes from French. Borrowed from French bivouac, itself from a Swiss-German word meaning an extra night watch kept by a town guard.

How many meanings does “bivouac” have?

“Bivouac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a temporary outdoor camp made with little or no shelter, especially for a night or two.

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