Bivouacking

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪvwækˈkɪŋ/

Bivouacking (verb)

  1. To sleep outside, usually in a temporary place, with little or no shelter, often while travelling or during an emergency.
  2. To spend the night in a rough, planned spot, such as on the ground, as part of a field operation.

Examples

  • They are bivouacking in the open field without shelter.
  • We bivouack without shelter when the weather is calm.