noun
reveille
rih-VA-lee
noun
1
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 notesIn 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."