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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The navy, check, and red stripe stocking brings classic colors to your holiday display with a touch of blue plaid.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Snag the cardigan in caramel, gray, navy, and five other warm hues.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The Russian navy’s 810th Naval Infantry Brigade is responsible for the main counterattack along the salient’s eastern edge.
—David Axe, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Navy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/navy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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