Navy

/ˈneɪ.vi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea.

The navy deployed ships to monitor the pirate-infested waters.

A dark blue color, typically associated with the uniform of naval personnel.

She wore a navy dress to the formal event.

The total naval strength or fleet of a country.

The nation's navy has recently expanded its fleet to include more advanced submarines.

From Middle English 'navy', derived from Old French 'navi', from Latin 'navigium'.

blue navy

Referring to a specific shade of dark blue.

navy blue

A very dark shade of blue associated with naval uniforms.

admiral

A high-ranking officer in the navy.

destroyer

A fast, maneuverable long-endurance warship.

submarine

A watercraft capable of independent operations underwater.

Navy slang for a fellow naval officer.

He's a good sailor, one of my navy brothers.

Referring informally to navy personnel.

The navy's going to deploy their best guys for this mission.