Derby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɑː.bi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Derby is a noun meaning Any of several annual horse races.
Meaning
Any of several annual horse races.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Any organized race.
- (US) A bowler hat.
- (sports) A sports match between rival teams.
- (sports) A local derby.
Example Sentences
a donkey derby
Defeat sees Forest remain a point outside the top six with a derby against Leicester up next.
He began to fan her with his hat. That was successful, for he struck her nose with the brim of his derby and she opened her eyes.
The left-back had been a selection concern because of an injury niggle but his first goal since last March swung this derby decisively in United’s favour, extending their club record unbeaten run away from home in the Premier League to 22 games and torpedoing City’s sequence of 21 straight wins in all competitions.
Word Forms
- derbies
Synonyms for derby
Depending on context, synonyms include bowler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bowler, race, racing, horse, tournament, hat.
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