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
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A bugle call or drumbeat played early in the morning to wake soldiers.
"A bugler and his brisk reveille woke them most mornings."
— Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys (2019)
"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
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Word forms
- Plural
- reveilles
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Etymology
From French réveillez, the imperative of réveiller, "to wake up."
Synonyms
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wake-up signal
Rhymes for reveille
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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.".
