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

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

Born "navy blue" as a result of pre-foetal circulation issues, he was immediately ventilated and placed in intensive care.

From BBC