plural navies
1
: a group of ships : fleet
2
: a nation's ships of war and of logistic support
3
often capitalized
: the complete naval establishment of a nation including yards, stations, ships, and personnel
4
: a dark grayish purplish blue
Examples of navy in a Sentence
A similar submarine is used by several foreign navies.
a career in the navy
The shirt comes in black, white, and navy.
Recent Examples on the Web
If pairing a soft shirt with tailored chinos and a crisp blouson, said shirt will likely be sharpest in white, navy, or gray—in that order—but even when adding color, the principle remains: Think beige, taupe, and olive over royal blue and acid yellow.
—
Simon Crompton, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2024
The Sleek and Sporty Criss-cross back straps with a scoop neck and contrasting navy trim elevate this clean tennis dress.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
The former is an all-over deep navy with silver accents and a white handle, while the soft blue has a baby-blue bottom and a white top, also finished with silver accents but with a blue handle.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Choose neutral or solid colors like black, navy, gray, or dark brown for a sophisticated look.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The prime minister said that the navy is now investigating the accident.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Madewell Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in 100% Linen $88 Madewell
Madewell’s pleated, wide-leg option comes in a plethora of cool colors—pepper red, olive green, rich navy—plus three inseam options and sizes 00 through 28.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
As a result of Ukrainian pressure, the Russian navy has moved away from Crimea, closer to Russian naval bases.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Chinese actions have included efforts to economically isolate Japan and militarily intimidate Taiwan and the Philippines, the latter with boat rammings, water cannon blasts, and the unsettlingly creative use of acoustic devices and lasers by China’s navy.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
Simon Crompton, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2024
The Sleek and Sporty Criss-cross back straps with a scoop neck and contrasting navy trim elevate this clean tennis dress.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2024
The former is an all-over deep navy with silver accents and a white handle, while the soft blue has a baby-blue bottom and a white top, also finished with silver accents but with a blue handle.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024
Choose neutral or solid colors like black, navy, gray, or dark brown for a sophisticated look.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The prime minister said that the navy is now investigating the accident.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Madewell Harlow Wide-Leg Pant in 100% Linen $88 Madewell
Madewell’s pleated, wide-leg option comes in a plethora of cool colors—pepper red, olive green, rich navy—plus three inseam options and sizes 00 through 28.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2024
As a result of Ukrainian pressure, the Russian navy has moved away from Crimea, closer to Russian naval bases.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Chinese actions have included efforts to economically isolate Japan and militarily intimidate Taiwan and the Philippines, the latter with boat rammings, water cannon blasts, and the unsettlingly creative use of acoustic devices and lasers by China’s navy.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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navy
noun
na·vy
ˈnā-vē 
plural navies
1
: a fleet of ships
2
: a nation's warships
3
often capitalized
: a nation's complete equipment and organization for sea warfare
4
: a dark purplish blue
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