navy
word
/ˈneɪvi/
NAY-vee
/nˈeɪvi/
NAY-vee
Definition
A navy is the branch of a country's military that fights at sea. It can also mean a very dark shade of blue called navy or navy blue.
Usage & Nuances
The military meaning is common in news and history; the color meaning is common in clothing and design. In everyday English, people often just say 'navy' instead of 'navy blue'. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Spanish: armada - azul marinoPortuguese (BR): marinha - azul-marinhoPortuguese (PT): marinha - azul-marinhoChinese (Simplified): 海军 - 海军蓝Chinese (Traditional): 海軍 - 海軍藍Hindi: नौसेना - नेवी ब्लूArabic: البحرية - كحليBengali: নৌবাহিনী - নেভি (নির্ঘাত নীল রঙ)Russian: флот - тёмно-синий (цвет)Japanese: 海軍 - ネイビー（色）Vietnamese: hải quân - xanh navy (màu xanh đậm)Korean: 해군 - 네이비(색깔)Turkish: donanma - lacivertUrdu: بحریہ - نیوی (گہرا نیلا رنگ)Indonesian: angkatan laut - biru navy
Example Sentences
My brother wants to join the navy.
basic
She bought a navy jacket for school.
basic
The navy ships are in the harbor.
basic
I like the dress, but I think it would look better in navy.
natural
Her dad served in the navy for twenty years.
natural
We painted the bedroom navy, and it looks great.
natural