navy

The part of a country’s armed forces that fights at sea, including its ships and people.

• My father served in the navy.
• The navy sent two ships.
• She joined the navy after leaving school.

How to use it: in the navy (Her brother is in the navy.)

Similar words: naval forces

Common phrases: join the navy, navy officer, the royal navy, serve in the navy

A very dark blue colour.

• I prefer navy to black.
• This jacket comes in navy.
• She chose a deep navy for the walls.

Similar words: navy blue

Common phrases: navy blue, in navy, deep navy

The government department that manages a country’s military forces at sea.

• The navy approved the new contracts.
• He works for the navy on purchasing policy.
• The navy requested more funding from the government.

Similar words: naval department

Common phrases: navy department, navy budget, navy secretary

Having a very dark blue colour.

• He wore a navy shirt.
• Are these trousers navy or black?
• Her navy coat matched her shoes.

Similar words: dark blue

Common phrases: navy jacket, navy trousers, navy blue

Connected with a country’s military forces at sea.

• She is a navy officer.
• Two navy ships entered the harbour.
• He wore his navy uniform to the ceremony.

Similar words: naval

Common phrases: navy officer, navy ship, navy uniform, navy base