Pronunciation

/ˈneɪvi/

Definitions

• Noun: (n) The naval forces of a country, consisting of warships, submarines, aircraft, and personnel trained for service at sea. Example: “The United States Navy is one of the largest navies in the world.”
• Noun: (adj) A dark blue color, often associated with the uniforms or ships of a navy. Example: “She wore a navy dress for the formal occasion.”

Phrases

• “Join the navy”: To enlist in or become a member of a country’s naval forces.
• “In the navy”: Refers to being a part of or serving in a navy.
• “Naval operations”: Military activities carried out by a navy, such as patrols, defense, and strategic missions.

Example Sentences

• Noun (naval forces): “After graduating from college, he decided to serve his country by joining the navy.”
• Adj (color): “The school’s official uniform policy requires students to wear a navy blazer with their white shirt.”

Synonyms

• Naval force
• Fleet
• Maritime forces
• War fleet
• Blue (in reference to the color)
• Dark blue