B2nounconflicthistory
US/ˈneɪ.vi/
UK/ˈneɪ.vi/
the part of a country's armed forces that fights at sea, with its ships and sailors
In context
His grandfather served in the navy during the Second World War.
The navy sent three ships to protect the trade route.
She dreamed of joining the navy and traveling the world.
Words that go with navy
verb + noun
- join the navyHe joined the navy at eighteen.
verb + preposition
- serve in the navyBoth of her brothers serve in the navy.
adjective + noun
- Royal NavyThe Royal Navy is the main naval force of Britain.
- merchant navyMy uncle worked in the merchant navy for years.
noun + noun
- navy officerA navy officer greeted us at the port.
- navy shipA navy ship rescued the stranded sailors.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He serves in navy.Correct: He serves in the navy.