REVEILLE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(military) signal to wake up

Categories: Bugle call

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise

Categories: Awakening, Wakening, Waking up

Synonyms

Reveille, Wake-up signal

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "reveille" comes from French réveillez.

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.