navy blue

American  

[ney-vee bloo] / ˈneɪ vi ˈblu /

noun

navy blues plural

1. a dark blue.

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adjective

1. of a dark blue color.

   I can’t wear my navy blue skirt without ironing it.

navy blue British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: navy. 

   1. a dark blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a navy-blue suit

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• navy-blue
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• navy blues
  plural

Etymology

Origin of navy blue

First recorded in 1830–40; from the color of naval uniforms, as of the U.K. and the U.S.

Example Sentences

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navy blue

Changing the color of the basin from gray to navy blue may have had the unintended effect of making the water warmer, which can further spur algae growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026

While the now-replaced aircraft sported a blue and white exterior, the new aircraft has a navy blue underbelly, thin red stripe and blue upper body.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

Dressed in a navy blue suit and flanked by stone-faced Secret Service agents, Harris casually approached a cluster of reporters, one of whom asked enthusiastically, “Madam Vice President, what’d you get?”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

However, relatively few players in salmon or navy blue shone as Steve Clarke's side succumbed to successive 1-0 defeats.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

The man was wearing a long navy blue apron and a white turban.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg