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.
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On the sea, the Ukrainians have had greater success and have launched a revolution in weapons and tactics that offer both lessons and warnings for the world’s navies.
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Brian Glyn Williams, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Get it in neutrals like black, khaki, and navy or opt for brighter colors like rose red and royal blue.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
It was purchased over 50 times this month and comes in 13 different colors, including navy and brown.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
The Longer Boxer With a Knit Polo and Fisherman Loafer
Channel Nancy Meyers-esque coastal living with The Frankie Shop’s navy and cream short and Emme Parsons’s fisherman sandals.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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Brian Glyn Williams, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Get it in neutrals like black, khaki, and navy or opt for brighter colors like rose red and royal blue.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
It was purchased over 50 times this month and comes in 13 different colors, including navy and brown.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
The Longer Boxer With a Knit Polo and Fisherman Loafer
Channel Nancy Meyers-esque coastal living with The Frankie Shop’s navy and cream short and Emme Parsons’s fisherman sandals.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 July 2024
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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