navy
/ˈneɪvi/
adjective
A very dark blue color
“She wore a navy blue dress.”
כחול כהה
Navy is a adjective in the colors category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A very dark blue color" In Hebrew, navy translates to כחול כהה.
Example Sentences
- She wore a navy blue coat and matching navy boots to school.
- The sailor dressed in a crisp navy uniform stood on the ship deck.
- Navy is a very dark blue, almost like the color of the deep ocean at night.
Did You Know? Navy blue gets its name from the dark blue uniforms worn by sailors in the British Royal Navy starting in the 1700s. It became so associated with sailors and the sea that the color was simply called "navy." Today it is one of the most popular colors for school uniforms all around the world.
Common Word Combinations
navy bluenavy uniformdark navynavy stripe
Related Words
blueindigoblackteal
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