navy blue

[ney-vee bloo]

noun

1. a dark blue.

adjective

1. of a dark blue color.

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

navy blue

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: navy. 

   1. a dark blue colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a navy-blue suit

Other Word Forms

• navy-blue adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of navy blue¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of navy blue¹

C19: from the colour of the British naval uniform

Example Sentences

The men, wearing khakis, navy blue shirts and white gaiters concealing their faces, marched down Main Street toward the beach holding a picture of Kirk.

From Los Angeles Times

He was wearing a white T-shirt, grey jogging bottoms and navy blue trainers.

From BBC

The volunteers — sporting bright yellow vests and navy blue hats with an “Orange County Fire Watch” emblem — slap large fire watch magnets to the sides of their vehicles, grab some binoculars and start to watch.

From Los Angeles Times

Facing a four-pronged India spin attack, he impressed batting in his brand new navy blue cap.

From BBC

The assailant was described as a white man between 35 and 40 years old with dark hair, a medium build and wearing a dark T-shirt and a navy blue hat, according to Griffin.

From Los Angeles Times