as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
soldiers setting up a bivouac by the stream
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as in to tent
to live in a camp or the outdoors
the army bivouacked for the night by the lake
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
survivors of the tornado were bivouacked in the church basement
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Recent Examples of bivouac
Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
As fuel prices continue to climb toward record territory, Costco parking lots are looking more like Mad Max bivouacs than suburban warehouses.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
But after 24 hours on the mountain with little water, the men gave up, carved out a small platform and collapsed in the snow — an open bivouac in high wind at 11,200 feet.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The firm previously worked on the masterplan for the Cervinia ski resort, but this bivouac is definitely a step in a new direction.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The bivouac is just a temporary perch where hundreds of bees will swarm to and cluster as scout bees look for a new permanent dwelling.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
It was followed by a two-day marathon stage with volcanic terrain that led into a field of splendid canyons, and a special bivouac without service vehicles.
—Sue Mead, Popular Science, 13 Feb. 2025
There is even a vintage bivouac (mountain hut for sleeping) on display.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
Pendleton had originally favored a permanent base near where he was bivouacked at North Island, but he was soon swayed by the persuasive congressman to see the advantages of the vacant Dutch Flats property.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2025
The home encompasses 6,000 square feet in total with numerous options where friends and family can bivouac comfortably.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2025
By the way, that's the building where thousands of the troops who will be marching in the parade will bivouac, sleeping on cots and bringing their own sleeping bags.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 June 2025
On the sidewalks lay many of the homeless, an anonymous army bivouacked beneath blankets or balled up fetally, uncovered.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Maoist rebels bivouacked in valleys beyond Kathmandu, promising to topple the monarch and his parliamentary cronies, and install an egalitarian people’s republic.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
Thousands of those fighters are now bivouacked in Belarus.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
Some cyclists thrive on riding 1,000 miles in cutoff denim shorts, drinking from streams, bivouacking under the stars, and tempting fate with every decision.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
Noun
In the 1970s, Franco helped make backpacks, bivouac sacks and climbing slings, products climbers used to stay warm in the snow or keep from falling from thousand-foot heights.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
As fuel prices continue to climb toward record territory, Costco parking lots are looking more like Mad Max bivouacs than suburban warehouses.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
But after 24 hours on the mountain with little water, the men gave up, carved out a small platform and collapsed in the snow — an open bivouac in high wind at 11,200 feet.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
The firm previously worked on the masterplan for the Cervinia ski resort, but this bivouac is definitely a step in a new direction.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Over 200 dot the country’s Alpine landscape, from no-frills bivouac shelters to sleek, sci-fi-looking lodges.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
The bivouac is just a temporary perch where hundreds of bees will swarm to and cluster as scout bees look for a new permanent dwelling.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
It was followed by a two-day marathon stage with volcanic terrain that led into a field of splendid canyons, and a special bivouac without service vehicles.
—Sue Mead, Popular Science, 13 Feb. 2025
There is even a vintage bivouac (mountain hut for sleeping) on display.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
That night Tomás bivouacked in the woman’s yard while the old ones mated inside the enclosure.
—Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
Pendleton had originally favored a permanent base near where he was bivouacked at North Island, but he was soon swayed by the persuasive congressman to see the advantages of the vacant Dutch Flats property.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2025
The home encompasses 6,000 square feet in total with numerous options where friends and family can bivouac comfortably.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2025
By the way, that's the building where thousands of the troops who will be marching in the parade will bivouac, sleeping on cots and bringing their own sleeping bags.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 11 June 2025
On the sidewalks lay many of the homeless, an anonymous army bivouacked beneath blankets or balled up fetally, uncovered.
—Andrew Kay, Harpers Magazine, 28 May 2025
Maoist rebels bivouacked in valleys beyond Kathmandu, promising to topple the monarch and his parliamentary cronies, and install an egalitarian people’s republic.
—Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023
Thousands of those fighters are now bivouacked in Belarus.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 July 2023
Some cyclists thrive on riding 1,000 miles in cutoff denim shorts, drinking from streams, bivouacking under the stars, and tempting fate with every decision.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bivouac
Noun
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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While campsites around the country are thawing out and preparing for visitors after a long winter, top-ranking destinations, specifically throughout the Southeast, provide a variety of experiences for all different types of campers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with just some moist crumbs, 45 to 50 minutes, loosely tenting with aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning, if needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Transfer the steaks to a serving platter and tent with foil.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Between 75 and 90 percent of Housing First participants remain housed after one year, which is significantly higher than traditional treatment-first models.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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But drivers eager to get to the campground often tow much faster than that.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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That night, the group makes a campground, and the Frasers share what could be their final night together.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Part of Tennyson lived, was encamped, at the outer reaches of the psyche.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Teams conducted initial outreach to offer people encamping in the marsh area access to shelter, housing, treatment, and supportive services.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This was not the weekend to go camping.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The city has converted several former hotels into shelters and added a handful of tiny home microcommunities to move people indoors from encampments.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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That's nearly a thousand fewer people living in encampments or vehicles.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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What are normal temperatures in June/July and will fans be sheltered at games?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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“Bivouac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bivouac. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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