navy
UK: ˈneɪvi | US: ˈneɪvi
n. 1. A country's military force that operates at sea.
n. 2. A dark blue color resembling the traditional uniform of naval officers.
navy = nav<ship> + y<noun suffix>
- nav<ship>: From Latin navis (ship), reflecting the word's original association with maritime forces.
- y<noun suffix>: A common English suffix forming nouns, often indicating a collective or abstract concept.
Etymology Origin:
The word "navy" traces back to the Latin navis (ship), entering English via Old French navie (fleet of ships). It originally referred to a collective fleet, later narrowing to mean a nation's maritime military force. The color sense arose from the dark blue uniforms of British naval officers in the 18th century.
The navy deployed three aircraft carriers for the exercise.
She painted her room a deep navy to match the nautical theme.
His grandfather served in the navy during World War II.
The navy blue suit looked elegant for the formal event.
Coastal defenses work closely with the navy to ensure security.