bivouac

bivouac

verb

Definition of BIVOUAC

1

to live in a camp or the outdoors <the army bivouacked for the night by the lake>

Synonyms bivouac, encamp

Related Words sleep out, tent; bed (down); backpack, caravan

2

to provide with living quarters or shelter <survivors of the tornado were bivouacked in the church basement>

Synonyms accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, bunk, camp, chamber, domicile, encamp, harbor, lodge, put up, quarter, roof, room, shelter, take in

Related Words ensconce, home, roost, secure, shed, stable, tent; barrack; bed (down)

Near Antonyms eject, evict