1. a signal (such as a bugle call) to wake up soldiers in the morning
Usage: military
2. the time when soldiers are awakened by this signal
Usage: military

Examples

• The bugler played reveille at 6 AM sharp.
• All soldiers must be dressed and ready by reveille.
• The sound of reveille echoed across the military base.
• Reveille comes early during basic training.
• The recruits groaned when they heard reveille.
• After reveille, the troops assembled for morning exercises.