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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024na•vy /ˈneɪvi/USA pronunciation n., pl. -vies. - Military[countable] the warships and supplies used for fighting at sea, belonging to a country or ruler.
- Military the complete body of such warships, together with the people, equipment, etc., that make up the sea power of a nation:[uncountable* often: the + Navy]joined the Navy.
- [uncountable] Also, navy blue. dark blue in color.
See -nav-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024na•vy (nā′vē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -vies. - Militarythe whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler.
- Military(often cap.) the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation.
- (often cap.) the department of government charged with its management.
- See navy blue.
- [Archaic.]a fleet of ships.
- Vulgar Latin *navia, equivalent. to Latin nāv(is) ship + -ia -y3
- Middle French
- Middle English navie 1300–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: navy /ˈneɪvɪ/ n ( pl -vies)- the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler
- the navy ⇒ (often capital) the branch of a country's armed services comprising such ships, their crews, and all their supporting services and equipment
- short for navy blue
- archaic or literary a fleet of ships
Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Vulgar Latin nāvia (unattested) ship, from Latin nāvis ship |