navy yard

noun

: a yard where naval vessels are built or repaired

Examples of navy yard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After sailing about half an hour, Choi’s navy yard utility boat slowed and hovered – never fully stopping as the water was far deeper than the length of the anchor. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Its shows often take place in unique locations such as submarine factories, navy yards, ballrooms and Grand Central Station. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

Kasian was born in Estonia, where her father labored in a navy yard. — Scott Johnson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for navy yard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

navy yard

noun

: a naval shore station where ships are built or repaired