Definition
Definition of Derby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
horse racingUK race or contest usually with horsesUK
- The Kentucky Derby is a famous horse race.
2.
geographyUK city in central England known for engineeringUK
- Derby is famous for its engineering industries.
3.
nobilityRare UK title of a British statesmanRare UK
- The Earl of Derby was a notable figure.
Expressions with Derby
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annual horse race held in Louisville, Kentucky
The Kentucky Derby attracts thousands of spectators each year..
Origin of Derby
Old Norse, djúpr (deep) + býr (settlement)
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roller derby
play in roller derby where points are scored
roller derby
test of roller skating ability for competitors
sports
player coordinating their team in roller derby
sports
roller derby player scoring points
sports
helmet cover used in roller derby
acr: non-skating official
person who helps in roller derby but doesn't skate
sports
compete in the Kentucky Derby horse race
horse racing
city in Kentucky known for the Kentucky Derby
Examples of Derby in a sentence
He trained his horse for the upcoming derby. Derby hosts an annual engineering conference. Many students in Derby study engineering. Derby was a title held by influential leaders. The Derby lineage has a long history in politics.
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- French:Derby, ...
- German:Derby, ...
- Italian:Derby, titolo nobiliare britannico, ...
- Spanish:Derbi, Derby, ...
- Portuguese:derby, Derby, ...
- Chinese:德比, ...
- Japanese:ダービー, ダービー伯爵, ...
- Arabic:دِيرْبِي, ...
- Hebrew:דֶרְבִּי, ...
- Russian:Дерби, ...
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Definition of derby - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
local rivalryUK sports match between local rival teamsUK
- The local derby attracted a huge crowd.
2.
type of hatDated UK stiff felt hat with a rounded crownDated UK
- He wore a classic black derby to the formal event..
3.
open raceRare UK organized race or competition without entry limitsRare UK
- The city hosted an open derby last weekend.
Expressions with derby
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race where people ride donkeys
The village held a donkey derby last summer.
sports match between teams from the same area
The local derby between the two football clubs was intense.
contact sport on roller skates played by two teams
The roller derby match was intense and fast-paced..
small car built for racing downhill by children
He built a soapbox derby car for the big race.
motorsport event where cars deliberately crash into each other
The annual fair featured a thrilling demolition derby..
race where an unexpected competitor wins
The local team won the dark horse derby against all odds.
hard felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow brim
He wore a classic black derby hat to the vintage car show..
Origin of derby
English, Derby (a town in England)
Examples of derby in a sentence
Fans eagerly await the annual city derby. The gentleman tipped his derby as he greeted us. She found an old derby in the attic. The annual derby attracted participants from all over the country. He trained for months to compete in the prestigious derby.
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- French:derby, chapeau melon, ...
- German:Derby, Melone, ...
- Italian:derby, bombetta, ...
- Spanish:derbi, sombrero hongo, ...
- Portuguese:derby, chapéu-coco, ...
- Chinese:德比, 德比帽, ...
- Japanese:ダービー, 山高帽, ...
- Arabic:دِيرْبِي, قبعة بولر, ...
- Hebrew:דֶּרְבִּי, כּוֹבַע דֶּרְבִּי, ...
- Russian:дерби, котелок, ...
- Ukrainian:дербі, казанок, ...
- Hindi:डर्बी, डर्बी टोपी, ...
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