Derby Definition

dûrbē; British därbē
derbies
noun
derbies
A race for three-year-old horses, run annually at Epsom Downs in Surrey.
Webster's New World
Any of various annual horseraces, especially for three-year-olds.
American Heritage
Any similar horse race; esp., the Kentucky Derby.
Webster's New World
Any of various contests or races, open to anyone who wishes to enter.
A fishing derby, demolition derby.
Webster's New World
A stiff felt hat with a round crown and curved brim; bowler.
Webster's New World
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pronoun

A city in the east Midlands of England, once the county town of Derbyshire.

Wiktionary
Various cities in the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Derby

Noun

Singular:
derby
Plural:
derbies

Origin of Derby

  • After Edward Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752–1834), founder of the English Derby

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Epsom Derby horse race, named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby.

    From Wiktionary

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