What does BIVVY mean?

Parts of Speech: noun, verb
Definitions:
1. (noun) a small tent or shelter used for camping or outdoor activities
2. (verb) to set up or stay in a bivvy
Pronunciations:
US: /ˈbɪvi/
UK: /ˈbɪvi/
Origin and Usage:
The word "bivvy" is a shortened form of "bivouac," which comes from the French word "bivouac" meaning "a night watch." It was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a temporary campsite for soldiers. In modern usage, "bivvy" refers to a small tent or shelter used for camping or outdoor activities, often used by hikers, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. As a verb, "bivvy" means to set up or stay in a bivvy.
Synonyms: shelter, tent, camp, encampment
Related Words: cabin, lodge, yurts, tepee, tents
Example Sentences:
- They set up a bivvy on the mountain and spent the night there.
- He bivvied in a small tent on the beach during his solo camping trip.
- They decided to bivvy at the base of the climb instead of making the long hike back to camp.