plural navies
1
: a group of ships : fleet
2
: a nation's ships of war and of logistic support
3
often
: 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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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
The article noted that the Chinese navy has established strong control over near-shore waters, most of which are shallower than 656 feet.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s because Ukraine, despite not having a conventional navy, has been disrupting Russian shipping using a variety of drones, both airborne and seaborne.
—David Szondy
february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The broader package includes Boeing P8I Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft for its navy, anti-tank mines for its ground forces, and upgrades to its Soviet-era T-72 tanks and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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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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