Word Frequency
derby (ˈdɜːrbɪ
)
Definitions
noun
(plural) -bies- (US & Canadian) a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): bowler
Derby1 (ˈdɑːbɪ
; US English ˈdɜːrbɪ)
Definitions
noun
-
See the Derby
- any of various other horse races
-
See local Derby
Word Origin
C18: named after the twelfth Earl of Derby (died 1834), who founded the horse race at Epsom Downs in 1780Derby2 (ˈdɑːbɪ
)
Definitions
noun
- a city in central England, in Derby unitary authority, Derbyshire: engineering industries (esp aircraft engines and railway rolling stock); university (1991). Pop: 229 407 (2001)
- a unitary authority in central England, in Derbyshire. Pop: 233 200 (2003 est). Area: 78 sq km (30 sq miles)
- a firm-textured pale-coloured type of cheese
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See sage Derby
Example Sentences Including 'derby'
Grange report a clean bill of health for their capital derby with Watsonians at Myreside.Glasgow Herald (2001)
He is likely to go straight into the squad for next Saturday's Premiership clash with derby rivals Newcastle.Glasgow Herald (2001)
Imagine a combination of football, basketball, hockey and smash-up derby.Edmonton Sun (2003)
O'Leary wants more steel Aston Villa boss David O'Leary fears his team will get kicked off the pitch in Sunday's second city derby.Megastar (2005)
THREE 2002-3 season Australian derby winners are among new recruits to the national stallion roster for the 2004 stud season.The Australian (2004)
That's when they travelled to Gillingham for their local ` derby ".Book of Soccer Lists
There had been a sending-off in the local derby , but no goalmouth action so far.MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
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