bivouac
11 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bivouac, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A temporary outdoor camp made with little or no shelter, especially for a night or two.
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How to use bivouac
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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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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.