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.

Origin of navy blue

1
First recorded in 1830–40; from the color of naval uniforms, as of the U.K. and the U.S.

Other words from navy blue

  • na·vy-blue, adjective

Words Nearby navy blue

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British Dictionary definitions for navy blue

navy blue

noun
  1. : Sometimes shortened to: navy

    • a dark blue colour

    • (as adjective): a navy-blue suit

Origin of navy blue

1
C19: from the colour of the British naval uniform

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