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

Trump hasn't carried Virginia in any of his three runs for the presidency, which suggests an advantage for Democrats, said Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, who represents naval-heavy areas including Portsmouth and Norfolk. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

The exercise's harbor phase will commence once the sea operations conclude, when the British naval strike group will make port calls in Mumbai and Goa. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

Israeli naval ships intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza and detained several activists, including Greta Thunberg. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025

This tactic is now inspiring NATO, the US, and Taiwan to pursue similar low-cost naval platforms. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025

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