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 tonavy
   1. a dark blue colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a navy-blue suit

Other Words From

• na·vy-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

Lawyers entered the plea on behalf of Mr Jeffries in New York federal court on Long Island as he sat alongside them in court in a navy blue suit, his face expressionless.

From BBC

I wore the jacket of my Yohji suit with a pair of regular navy blue pants, an optimistic move to say the least.

From Los Angeles Times

Dunne, dressed in navy blue pants and a navy blue sweater, cheered them all on, his blue eyes twinkling beneath a pale pink baseball cap.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, Colin, who wore paler shades such as baby blue in the earlier episodes, is seen in much more striking hues this time around, such as navy blues and browns.

From BBC

He's wearing his unofficial uniform of a navy blue suit and red tie.

From BBC