/ˈdɑː.bi/, /ˈdɜɹ.bi/
OriginFrom Epsom Derby horse race, named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby. Ultimately from Derby.
- Any of several annual horse races.
- broadlyAny organized race.
- USA bowler hat.
“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.”
- A sports match between rival teams.
- A local derby.
“Defeat sees Forest remain a point outside the top six with a derby against Leicester up next.”
“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”
- countable, uncountableA type of cheese made in Derby, England.
- A city and unitary authority of Derbyshire in the East Midlands, England; formerly the county town.
- A suburb of Barnstaple, North Devon district, Devon, England (OS grid ref SS5633).
- A small town in Tasmania, Australia.
- A town in Kimberley, Western Australia.
- A locality in the Shire of Loddon, north western Victoria, Australia.
- A locality in Langley district municipality, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
- A parish and community therein, in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- A small town in North West province, South Africa.
- A census-designated place in Adams County, Colorado; much of Derby was annexed by Commerce City in 1962.
- A city in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- An unincorporated community in Ford County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois.
- An unincorporated community in Union Township, Perry County, Indiana.
- A tiny city in Lucas County, Iowa.
- A city in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in St. Francois County, Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Frio County, Texas.
- A town in Orleans County, Vermont.
- An unincorporated community and coal town in Wise County, Virginia.
Formsderbies(plural) · Derbys(plural)