navy blue

American  

[ney-vee bloo] / ˈneɪ vi ˈblu /

noun

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

• navy-blue
  adjective

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

Divers also found white dinner plates stamped with a Royal Navy blue crown emblem, as well as the embossed lettering "Nottingham" on the top of the stern.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Navy blue shines in the fall and will wear beautifully over time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

Navy blue always looks chic, whatever size you wear.

From The Guardian • Apr. 22, 2017

He sat in a wheelchair, a wearing a Navy blue Yankees windbreaker in the air conditioned room, along with a Yankees cap.

From US News • Jun. 6, 2014

The birthday ball gown had a scarlet red underskirt topped with a short gown of Royal Navy blue, embroidered with gold.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson