naval

adjective

na·​val ˈnā-vəl 

1

obsolete : of or relating to ships or shipping

2

a

: of or relating to a navy

b

: consisting of or involving warships

Examples of naval in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Without losing a man or a ship, Dewey’s squadron destroyed the Spanish fleet in the first American naval battle against a foreign power in almost five decades. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026

These platforms are meant to work together with other assets, like drones and naval ships. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026

The last remaining South Vietnamese naval officers reunite one final time with the few people who understand the forces that have shaped their lives. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026

Offer to remove the naval blockade in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin navalis, from navis ship

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing naval

• chief of naval operations
• naval architect
• naval stores

Rhymes for naval

• navel
• primaeval

Kids Definition

naval

adjective

na·​val ˈnā-vəl 

: of or relating to a navy or warships