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Meaning of "navy blue" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NAVY BLUE

From the colour of the British naval uniform.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NAVY BLUE

navy blue play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NAVY BLUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Navy blue is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NAVY BLUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Navy blue

Navy blue is a very dark shade of the color blue. Navy blue got its name from the dark blue worn by officers in the British Royal Navy since 1748 and subsequently adopted by other navies around the world. When this color name, taken from the usual color of the uniforms of sailors, originally came into use in the early 19th century, it was initially called marine blue, but the name of the color soon changed to navy blue. An early use of navy blue as a color name in English was in 1840 though the Oxford English Dictionary has a citation from 1813. In practice, actual blue uniforms of the United States Navy and other navies have become outright black in color, because of difficulties in exact matching of shades of blue from various suppliers.

Definition of navy blue in the English dictionary

The definition of navy blue in the dictionary is a dark blue colour.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NAVY BLUE

navigableness
navigably
navigate
navigation
Navigation Acts
navigation laws
navigation lights
navigational
navigationally
navigator
Navratilova
navvies
navvy
navy
navy bean
navy cut
Navy List
Navy Register
navy yard
navy-blue

WORDS THAT END LIKE NAVY BLUE

a bolt from the blue
air-force blue
blue
boys in blue
cobalt blue
Delft blue
duck-egg blue
electric blue
ice blue
indigo blue
into the blue
methylene blue
midnight blue
out of the blue
powder blue
robin´s-egg blue
royal blue
sky blue
steel blue
true blue
trypan blue

Synonyms and antonyms of navy blue in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «navy blue» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NAVY BLUE

Find out the translation of navy blue to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of navy blue from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «navy blue» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

深蓝色
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

azul marino
570 millions of speakers

English

navy blue
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गहरा नीला
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأزرق الداكن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

темно-синий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

azul-marinho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আকাশী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bleu marine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Biru laut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

marineblau
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

濃紺
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해군 블루
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Biru biru
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

màu xanh nước biển
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடற்படை நீலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेव्ही ब्ल्यू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lacivert
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

blu navy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

granatowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

темно - синій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bleumarin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπλε navy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

donkerblou
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

marinblå
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

marineblå
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of navy blue

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NAVY BLUE»

The term «navy blue» is very widely used and occupies the 19.133 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NAVY BLUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «navy blue» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «navy blue» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about navy blue

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QUOTES WITH «NAVY BLUE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word navy blue.
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Diana Vreeland
Pink is the navy blue of India.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NAVY BLUE»

Discover the use of navy blue in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to navy blue and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Navy Blue Eyes
A positive new voice to ad to the gay entertainment genre, Kevin Hunter hits the scene with a love story that takes place online, "Navy Blue Eyes.
Kevin Hunter, 2005
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Skirts of Navy Blue: A Memoir of World War Ii
'The '60s were spent doing my own TV show. "Skirts Of Navy Blue" is pure escapist reading for anyone who has only seen "The War" through John Wayne's eyes.
Jil Carlson, 2012
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Navy Blue
J.M. Stenfors. “Both of my parents are teachers, and they owned some acreage in the valley.” She also told him about her young man who served in the South Pacific in the Marine Corps. A silence fell over the group; the mention of war often  ...
J.M. Stenfors, 2014
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Large Sketchbook (Lizard, Navy Blue)
Sketchbook Sewn Binding, Lizard Cover Smaller, Navy Blue
Various, Watson-Guptill, 2004
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Navy Blue Dreams
Guy Willard. On liberty morning, those of us who had liberty the first day donned our dress uniforms of which we were so proud. The morning sun shone brightly on the grinder as we streamed toward the gate laughing and joking, not in ...
Guy Willard, 2002
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Medium Sketchbook (Lizard, Navy Blue)
Both serious artists and casual doodlers can use these handsome sketchbooks, offered in four colors, three sizes, and with the option of a spiral Wire-O binding.
Various, Watson-Guptill, 2004
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Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure
... 18.9% (23) 25.9% (7) 1.67 (0.67–4.18) II 24.6% (30) 11.1% (3) 0.52 (0.15–1.81 ) III 32.8% (40) 33.3% (9) 1.25 (0.57–2.75) IV 3.3% (4) 3.7% (1) 0.93 (0.09–9.82) Navy, Blue Water 20.5% (25) 25.9% (7) 1.39 (0.56–3.48) Unknown — (11) — (1)  ...
Committee on Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure, Board on the Health of Select Populations, Institute of Medicine, 2011
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A Wave of Navy Blue Churning
This thesis will explore: striving for truth and clarity in poetry, the essential nature of the image, and the benefits of individual experience in the poetic aesthetic; how, ultimately, the gesture of creation is a grasping for the divine.
Melanie Buckowski, 2009
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Ski
... navy blue, red; $54.00 SKI SHORTS WITH STRAPS — 4MM neoprene/lycra out, nylon in; XSXL; royal blue, navy blue, red; $72.00 SKI SHORTS — 4MM neoprene/lycra out, nylon in; XSXL; royal blue, navy blue, red; $60.00 BAREFOOT ...
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The Blue Angels: A Fly-By History: Sixty Years of Aerial ...
Whether you are an avid aviation enthusiast, a what-makes-p!anes-fly novice, or someone who particularly enjoys the extraordinary accomplishments of young Americans, this story of the navy's Blue Angels is for you. The author perfectly ...
Nicholas A. Veronico

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NAVY BLUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term navy blue is used in the context of the following news items.
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Navy Week In Fargo Kicks Off
... Adams with the U.S. Navy. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be the headliners for the Fargo Airsho this weekend at Hector International Airport. «KVRR, Jul 15»
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The KGB File's presidential T-shirt contest
Standard issue traditional white or navy blue, with a big, ol' JEB decorating the front. On the plus side, at $18.95, they're cheaper than a Hillary ... «Politico, Jul 15»
3
Kate Hudson and designer Michael Kors star in striking new ad …
Meanwhile, Michael is wearing a navy blue suit and his trademark sunglasses. Michael believes that Kate's star power and warm heart makes ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Cops probe reported luring attempt in Lodi
Police said the man was reportedly driving an older navy blue van. Anyone with information was asked to call Detective Eric Castillo at ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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Stutzman and Haley exchange wedding vows
Tables were covered in navy blue floor-length cloths with burlap runners. Centerpieces were made of circular cedar wood pieces topped with ... «Paris Post Intelligencer, Jul 15»
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Robert Redford has that special sparkle as he hits the shops with …
Robert kept casual in a loose-fitting navy blue T-shirt, which he coupled with a pair of khaki trousers. He accessorized the look with a pair of ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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And Just Like That, Kate Middleton's Issa Engagment Dress Is Sold …
Harvey Nichols capitalized on the dress' popularity by selling a re-issue of the silken navy blue Phylis wrap dress from Issa. And almost as soon ... «The Fashion Spot, Jul 15»
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Colby Lewis on the scrum with the Houston Astros, why you can't …
Texas Rangers' Prince Fielder, center, confronts Houston Astros' Jed Lowry, in navy blue, after both benches cleared in the ninth inning of a ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
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Flying with the Blue Angels
We use the term once in a lifetime a lot - but a ride with the Navy Blue Angels is truly that - you get one shot in your life to take this ride - if you're ... «WDAZ, Jul 15»
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US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team arriving in Fargo …
FARGO, North Dakota — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team is arriving in Fargo ahead of a weekend air show. The elite ... «Daily Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Navy blue [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/navy-blue>. Apr 2024 ».
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