navy
noun
na·vy
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plural navies
Definition of navy
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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More Definitions for navy
navy
noun
English Language Learners Definition of navy
: the part of a country's military forces that fights at sea using ships, submarines, airplanes, etc.
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navy
noun
na·vy
| \ ˈnā-vē
\
\
plural navies
Kids Definition of navy
1
: the complete military organization of a nation for warfare at sea
2
: a dark blue
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