navy
Translation
navy, navy blue
Examples
He joined the navy after finishing high school.
He joined the navy after finishing high school.
The U.S. Navy has many ships.
The U.S. Navy has many ships.
Her new coat is a dark navy.
Her new coat is a dark navy.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) navy (military) the naval force of a country He served in the navy for twenty years.
((a shade of)) navy (colour) the colour dark blue She wore a navy dress to the event.
Similar Words
Synonyms: army, air force (military); dark blue, indigo (colour)
Etymology
From Latin 'navis' (ship). It shares the same root as 'navigator'.
Memory Tips
Picture a fleet of ships ('navis') on the sea, all painted the same dark blue colour: navy.