navy

noun

na·​vy ˈnā-vē 

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

Jillian Sander, vice president of wholesale for True Classic, said the Target assortment is centered around T-shirts and includes a short-sleeve classic crew in five colors: black, white, navy, carbon and military green. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

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Meanwhile, the financier kept warm in a black jacket and navy slacks. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Grab it in navy, pictured here, or a soft cream color. —Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English navie, from Anglo-French, from Latin navigia ships, from navigare

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing navy

• master chief petty officer of the navy
• navy bean
• navy blue
• navy yard

Kids Definition

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