bivouac
11 synonyms 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.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A temporary outdoor camp made with little or no shelter, especially for a night or two.
“The climbers set up a bivouac on the ledge before the final push to the summit.”
camp
tent
campsite
encampment
campground
encamp
camp out
cantonment
camping site
camping area
camping ground
How to use bivouac
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of bivouac →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.
