bivouac

noun
UK: /ˈbɪv.u.æk/
US: /ˈbɪv.u.æk/

  1. A temporary camp without tents or proper cover, often used by soldiers or climbers.

    1. We set up a quick bivouac for the night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The climbers had to bivouac on a narrow ledge due to the sudden storm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

camp encampment shelter overnight
bivouac intransitive-verb

  1. To camp in a bivouac; to stay overnight without a tent or in basic shelter.

    1. We will bivouac here tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team decided to bivouac near the summit to attempt an early morning climb. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bivouac" is /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ in British English and /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bivouac": camp, encampment, shelter, overnight.

Example usage of "bivouac": "We set up a quick bivouac for the night.". More examples on the page.