navy

na-vy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A fleet of ships.

  3. 3.

    A dark blue color, also called navy blue.

Forms

plural: navies

Related words

See also: fleet, military, naval
Synonyms: armada, fleet

Etymology

From Old French navie ("fleet of ships"), from Latin navis ("ship").