Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reveille
noun
/ˈrɛvəˌli/
Definition
A signal, usually a bugle call, to awaken military personnel or to signal the start of the day.
Examples
- The sound of the reveille echoed through the barracks, waking the soldiers.
- Every morning, the reveille would sound at 6 AM sharp, marking the beginning of the day.
- During boot camp, he quickly learned to jump out of bed as soon as he heard the reveille.
Meaning
Reveille is typically used in military contexts to indicate the time to rise and prepare for the day’s activities.
Synonyms
- Wake-up call
- Morning signal
- Call to arms
