United States Navy

American

noun

the permanent or regular naval force of the United States, under the authority of the Department of Defense since 1947. USN

Example Sentences

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“The United States Navy is the greatest in the world and has more than enough resources to sustain the blockade,” White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Born Robert Selden Duvall in January 1931 in San Diego, California, Duvall was a self-proclaimed "navy brat" due to his father's life-long career in the United States Navy.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

After serving in the United States Navy, he expanded his family's peanut-growing business by utilizing the latest advances in agricultural science and technology.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

As a United States Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan, he would bring military experience to the Democratic ticket, matching the armed forces background of the GOP’s Vance, who served in the Marine Corps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024

He worked in the kitchen of a naval hospital and they both said he was a medical dietician for the United States Navy.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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