Bivouacked Meaning in English
word · lemma: bivouac
ˈbɪvwæk
BIV-wakd
bˈɪvwɑːkt
BIV-wahkt
Definition
Stayed or set up a temporary camp outside, usually without tents or with minimal shelter, often in the wild or during military operations.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary; used for outdoor overnight stays without proper tents, often in hiking, scouting, survival, or military contexts. Not just regular camping—implies basic, minimal shelter.
Spanish: bivacaron - acampar al aire librePortuguese (BR): acamparam ao ar livre - bivacaramPortuguese (PT): acamparam ao ar livre - bivacaramChinese (Simplified): 露宿Chinese (Traditional): 露宿Hindi: खुली जगह डेरा डालाArabic: خَيَّمَ في العراءBengali: তাঁবু ছাড়াই রাত কাটানো - খোলা জায়গায় অস্থায়ী ভাবে আশ্রয় নেওয়াRussian: ночевать под открытым небом - разбить бива́кJapanese: 野営する - ビバークするVietnamese: cắm trại tạm thời - ngủ lại ngoài trời (không lều trại)Korean: 야영하다 - 노숙하다 (임시 캠프)Turkish: bivak yapmak - geçici kamp kurmakUrdu: عارضی کیمپ لگانا - کھلے میں رات گزارناIndonesian: bermalam secara darurat - berkemah tanpa tenda
Example Sentences
The soldiers bivouacked near the river for the night.
basic
We bivouacked on the mountain after it got dark.
basic
The explorers bivouacked in a forest clearing.
basic
We got lost on the trail and ended up bivouacking under the stars.
natural
They didn't have tents, so they bivouacked with just their sleeping bags.
natural
During the storm, hikers bivouacked in a cave for safety.
natural