bivouac meaning and definition

BIVOUAC noun

Definition of bivouac (noun)

1. temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
   • "wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling"
   • synonyms: camp, cantonment, encampment
2. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
   • synonyms: campground, camping area, camping ground, camping site, campsite, encampment

BIVOUAC verb

Definition of bivouac (verb)

1. live in or as if in a tent
   • "Can we go camping again this summer?"; "The circus tented near the town"; "The houseguests had to camp in the living room"
   • synonyms: camp, camp out, encamp, tent