noun Uncommon

nav

Nav (noun) means informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance. Example: “Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions.”

noun

Informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance.

"Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions."

How to use nav

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort, casual word for a navigation system or website menu.

When to use it

Informal — common in speech, car dashboards, and web design ("site nav"), but avoided in formal writing.

Word forms

navved past tense, navs singular

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Etymology

A clipped, informal shortening of "navigation" or "navigate."

Frequently asked questions

What does “nav” mean?

The word “nav” means informal short form of "navigation," especially GPS or map-based guidance. In plain terms, short, casual word for a navigation system or website menu.

How do you use “nav” in a sentence?

Here is “nav” used in a sentence: “Just put the address into the nav and follow the directions.”

What part of speech is “nav”?

“Nav” is a noun.

Is “nav” a common word?

“Nav” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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