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
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
The decision to conduct an initial survey and then, later, bivouac inland had been made by someone higher up.
—Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Images of parrots and bivouacs, acid-green leaves and misty forests filled my head.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 5 May 2024
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
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
The decision to conduct an initial survey and then, later, bivouac inland had been made by someone higher up.
—Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Images of parrots and bivouacs, acid-green leaves and misty forests filled my head.
—Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 5 May 2024
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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The park also has plenty of more remote backcountry campsites.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wake up to another day traversing the large island or just enjoying your campsite by the beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The La Jolla Shores Hotel is tented and closed for about a week for termite extermination.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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When the roast is done, transfer to a carving board and tent it loosely with aluminum foil.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Center for Women’s and Gender Studies, a research hub that initially housed the majors before the department gained approval, opened in 1979 after students advocated for an education that included all people and perspectives.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Within two years, Pope Gregory IX had canonized him and laid the cornerstone for a basilica to house his tomb.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of the best sightings can often be found along the first two miles of the Rainbow Valley Trail, but please note that trailhead is currently closed for construction of a new campground.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The campground operates strict lighting rules, including being a no-headlights zone, to keep artificial light to an absolute minimum and the stars bright overhead.—
Megan Eaves,
Outside,
20 Feb. 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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With just over two minutes left to play, Laila Edwards fired toward the goal, where Knight had camped out in front of the goalie.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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Livestreamers are camped out in front of Guthrie’s Tucson-area home, waiting for another detail to share.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In her previous role, Dalton worked to drive down street homelessness by increasing outreach to those living in tents and encampments outdoors.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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There have been several campus changes since then, including a ban on using masks to shield identity while breaking campus policies — including overnight encampments without permits.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is still so much to learn — but only if the habitats that shelter these species are protected.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most comprehensive and inadequate response to homelessness remains New York’s court ordered right to shelter.—
Norman Siegel,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bivouac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bivouac. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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