Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Bivouac /bĭv'-wăk/ · Biv·ouac · IPA /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n. v. i. 01 n. The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack. 1. The watch of a whole army by night, when in danger of surprise or attack.(Mil.) 02 v. i. To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army. imp. & p. p. Bivouacked; p. pr. & vb. n. Bivouacking 1. To watch at night or be on guard, as a whole army.(Mil.)