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

Scotland's men will be decked out in navy blue - or now pinstripe salmon-pink - when they face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil at the World Cup this summer.

From BBC

St. Catherine’s has gray blazers, navy blue pants, white shirts, and blue ties, and it was hot in our uniforms.

From Literature

He jogs over to Joseph in his navy blue coverall jumpsuit and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

“This interiority we have is so precious,” says Pollan, as he leans back against his cushy brown sofa in a navy blue sweater and worn loafers, a cup of green tea at his side.

From Los Angeles Times

And the drivers had worn dark suits, not navy blue windbreakers with the letters F, B, and I stamped on the back.

From Literature