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

These capabilities could support the movement of submarine components, raw materials and specialized equipment to and from naval maintenance facilities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed early Wednesday that a container ship exploded and sank after hitting a naval mine, according to the state news agency Tasnim. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Washington, in response, has imposed its own naval blockade on Iranian ports. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

The Sirena 42 features timeless exterior lines by Italian designer Luca Vallebona, stylish interiors by Milanese studio Hot Lab, and naval architecture by Dutch firm Van Oossanen. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 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

Kids Definition

naval

adjective

na·​val ˈnā-vəl 

: of or relating to a navy or warships