naval

adjective

na·​val ˈnā-vəl 

1

obsolete : of or relating to ships or shipping

2

a

: of or relating to a navy

b

: consisting of or involving warships

Examples of naval in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the naval operation, along with Iran’s blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, threatens to raise costs for Americans. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

Danish archaeologists recently uncovered a ship that was battered by the forces of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson — one of the most renowned naval commanders of his time. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Armament includes a 5-inch naval gun, close-in defense systems, torpedo launchers, and support for two MH-60R helicopters. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026

But there was little sign that Washington might be willing to abandon its naval blockade and accept the offer. —Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin navalis, from navis ship

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing naval

• chief of naval operations
• naval architect
• naval stores

Rhymes for naval

• navel
• primaeval

Kids Definition

naval

adjective

na·​val ˈnā-vəl 

: of or relating to a navy or warships