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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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
William complimented his wife’s nautical theme well with a navy suit, white shirt and striped tie.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 May 2025
In the snap, the Brown University graduate was pouting while wearing a white full-length dress, while her dad opted for a navy suit and her mom a black two-piece suit.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 May 2025
These navy pillowcases with white piping will add a touch of Americana to your patio furniture while remaining versatile enough for any season.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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