navy

noun
UK: /ˈneɪ.vi/
US: /ˈneɪ.vi/

  1. The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, and its ships

    1. My brother is in the navy now, on a big ship. [ ] [ ]
    2. The navy's presence in the region is intended to maintain stability and deter aggression. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very dark blue color

    1. She wore a navy dress to the party last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's logo features a striking combination of navy and gold, symbolizing trust and quality. [ ] [ ]
navy adjective

  1. Of a dark blue color.

    1. He wore a navy suit to the interview. [ ] [ ]
    2. The curtains were a deep navy, almost appearing black in the dim light of the room. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "navy" in English means: The part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, and its ships, A very dark blue color.

The phonetic transcription of "navy" is /ˈneɪ.vi/ in British English and /ˈneɪ.vi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "navy": "My brother is in the navy now, on a big ship.". More examples on the page.