noun

reveille

rih-VA-lee

Reveille (noun) means a bugle call or drumbeat played early in the morning to wake soldiers. Example: “Reveille sounded at dawn across the camp.”

noun

A bugle call or drumbeat played early in the morning to wake soldiers.

"Reveille sounded at dawn across the camp."

How to use reveille

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe morning wake-up signal used in military camps.

Common pairings

sound reveille reveille at dawn

Word forms

reveilles plural

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Etymology

From French réveillez, the imperative of réveiller, "to wake up."

Origin: French

Synonyms

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wake-up signal

Rhymes for reveille

ville Lille Seville Braille Camille Lucille Orville Deville DeMille Bastille Melville Danville

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reveille” mean?

The word “reveille” means a bugle call or drumbeat played early in the morning to wake soldiers. In plain terms, the morning wake-up signal used in military camps.

How do you pronounce “reveille”?

“Reveille” is pronounced rih-VA-lee (/ˈɹɛ.və.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “reveille” in a sentence?

Here is “reveille” used in a sentence: “Reveille sounded at dawn across the camp.”

What part of speech is “reveille”?

“Reveille” is a noun.

Where does the word “reveille” come from?

The word “reveille” comes from French. From French réveillez, the imperative of réveiller, "to wake up.".