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
Whereas some people dress to be noticed, Dylan’s go-to shades of brown, navy, and black have acted more as an armor—a sort of invisibility cloak, worn in the hopes of going unnoticed.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Instead of its tall signs shaped like triplet leaves, a navy sign for Midwest Tinting sits out front.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Grab it in four colors besides white: dusty purple, powder blue, navy, and black.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Odesa, a crucial port for Ukraine’s grain exports and a major base for its navy, has sustained huge damage after months of Russian strikes.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Spanning 742 square feet, the Wae Rana Suite combines smooth wood paneling with stone-gray floors and navy walls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Avery had rolled out his deadly plans with all the guile and strategic know-how that his navy training had taught him.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
In the pre-recorded clip, Swift wore a navy tank top and gold jewelry, which complemented her unmistakable glow.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Teal and navy shirts hung upside down from the windows, their arms reaching for us.
—Lauren Depino, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Instead of its tall signs shaped like triplet leaves, a navy sign for Midwest Tinting sits out front.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Grab it in four colors besides white: dusty purple, powder blue, navy, and black.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Odesa, a crucial port for Ukraine’s grain exports and a major base for its navy, has sustained huge damage after months of Russian strikes.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024
Spanning 742 square feet, the Wae Rana Suite combines smooth wood paneling with stone-gray floors and navy walls.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Avery had rolled out his deadly plans with all the guile and strategic know-how that his navy training had taught him.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
In the pre-recorded clip, Swift wore a navy tank top and gold jewelry, which complemented her unmistakable glow.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Teal and navy shirts hung upside down from the windows, their arms reaching for us.
—Lauren Depino, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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