bivouac
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈbɪv.u.æk/, /ˈbɪv.wæk/
Noun

bivouac (plural bivouacs)

  1. An encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering.
  2. Any temporary encampment.
  3. A temporary shelter constructed generally for a few nights.
    • 2005, Boston Globe, September 23, 2005
      The outing begins by Thursday noon, when the recreational vehicles start rumbling into town and their owners set up bivouacs.
  4. (dated) The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.
  5. (zoology) A structure formed by migratory ants out of their own bodies to protect the queen and larvae.
Translations Verb

bivouac (bivouacs, present participle bivouacing; past bivouacked, past participle bivouacked)

  1. To set up camp.
    We'll bivouac here tonight.
  2. To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.
  3. To encamp for the night without tents or covering.
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