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

The aircraft features a new Trump-designed livery in red, white and navy blue, in a change from the previous white and light blue livery.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

During the press tour’s kickoff in Mexico City, Streep — styled by Micaela Erlanger — donned a long, belted navy blue Schiaparelli dress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

Chess stuffed it into the pocket of his windbreaker—his dark green windbreaker, which looked out of place in the midst of so many people wearing navy blue and orange.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix