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

Bottom line: Just because a website uses navy blue does not mean it’s an official U.S. government site.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Torbitt, who appeared in court dressed in a navy blue suit, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud by false representation.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

It features a new red, white and navy blue colour scheme in a change from the previous white and light blue livery.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

The grooms lined up beside them in navy blue suits and deep-red ties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The students wore navy blue uniforms with pale blue shirts, navy knee socks, and blue loafers.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago